the c-a-l ranch blog

Dehydrating food is a great way to preserve food and it tastes great too.  So what is dehydrated food? Food drying is a method of food preservation in which food is dried. Drying inhibits the growth of bacteria, yeasts, and mold through the removal of water. (Wikipedia)  When considering ways to store food, dehydration is a great option.  This...

Is Your RV Ready To Go Have Fun? School is out, the sun is shining, the days are longer, and nights are getting warmer. It is finally time to get the RV ready and head out on the open road. CAL Ranch is dedicated to making sure that your travel plans this summer are memorable and worry-free.  It doesn’t matter...

 Pan Seared Western Style Sirloin: Ingredients: Two 8-10oz Sirloin Steaks Bottle of Hi-Mountain Steak Western Style Seasoning 1 Tbsp. Olive oil ¼ Cup Butter Materials: One 12” Cast Iron Skillet One Pair tongs Large Spoon One Cutting Board One metal Pot Directions: Pre-cooking preparation: Bring your sirloin steaks to room temperature on a clean...

Simple Recipes to Make Your Own Soap Skin is the biggest organ we have. The skin protects the body but it also absorbs anything that is put on it. Whether it’s natural or toxic, it absorbs into your skin and bloodstream. Why not control what ingredients go into your skin by learning how to make your own soap? It is...

Many farms follow their current calving schedule simply because that's always how it's been done. But as more and more farms begin to diversify their operations (producing calves and crops throughout the year), some farmers are beginning to wonder if they should switch up their calving seasons. Figuring out which calving season to choose can be...

You finally made the choice to buy chicks! A home, feeder, and waterer are set up for them, but how do you decide what kind of chicken feed to use? There are so many different kinds! I’m going to tell you about the different kinds of feeds and the pros and cons of each to help you narrow your search...

Here at C-A-L Ranch, we love when that time of year comes around when we get to hear the little peeps of the baby chicks in our stores! Every spring we get our stores ready for these little ones. We have partnered with Hoover Hatchery to get you all the information you need to know to take these chicks home...

K9 Honey, Natural Health Supplement for Dogs We’ve all heard the benefits of eating raw natural honey. It helps with weight management, it helps relieve pollen allergies, it’s a natural energy source, tons of antioxidants, helps with sleep, reduces recovery time in healing wounds and ulcers, is a natural cough syrup and MORE! So why not give...

Oh, waking up to the sound of birds chirping in the morning, warm sun rays inviting you to go barefoot through the crystal dew drops hanging by each grass thread, the smell of last night’s campfire still lingering in the air…it’s all those little things that make camping such a magical experience. Too bad winter is coming… Should you stop...

SPORTING DOG HEALTH: YOUR FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE IN THE FIELD The fall colors are fast approaching which means the bird-hunting season is right around the corner. For those discerning hunters that chase their tail-wagging companions around, it is important to recognize the environmental elements a sporting dog can face afield and the precautionary...