As Babbitt Ranches honors 135 years of operations in Northern Arizona, the Annual Hashknife Colt Sale is scheduled to be live and in-person again at Spider Web Camp, about 30 miles north of Flagstaff off Highway 89, on Saturday, July 10. Arizona’s largest privately owned working cattle ranch was unable to host the popular tradition last year because of the pandemic. Clay Rodgers, 40, who became ranch manager in March, says the Colt Sale is especially meaningful to him because he was born and … [Read more...] about A Return to Tradition
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Sinema Urges Agriculture Department to Support Native American and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers in Arizona
Arizona senior Senator Kyrsten Sinema urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to support Native American and veteran farmers and ranchers in Arizona by correctly utilizing resources for a beneficial federal program. The Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program (2501 Program) helps support education and engagement programs for Native American and veteran farmers and ranchers in Arizona. “Supporting Native American … [Read more...] about Sinema Urges Agriculture Department to Support Native American and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers in Arizona
Rodeo Riders, Ranchers Seek Babbitt Colts
Tonalea special education teacher Ella Farrell tries to get to Spider Web Camp from her home near the Utah border every July for the Annual Colt Sale. This year, she made her third Babbitt Ranches purchase, a palomino from the reputable “Cowboy Drift” bloodline. “My brother advised me,” she said. “He works with the UofA Cooperative Extension Service and advises people on agriculture. He tells me that Babbitt Ranches has quality horses. The auctioneer said the colt has the potential of being … [Read more...] about Rodeo Riders, Ranchers Seek Babbitt Colts
