Written by Jaycee BennettFremont High School Agricultural Communications StudentThe Weber County Fair is a great tradition in our community. From having the huge draft horses and tiny chickens, to the spinning wheel of a fair booth and the giant turkey legs. One thing that is very popular at ...

Written by Lacie KofordWestern Wasatch ContributorTy and Gary Grant are close brothers who have been partners for 5 years, and the last year in the Junior High Rodeo Association. Team roping together has created an avenue for both brothers to build a strong relationship with each other while ...

“Animals are the bridge between us and the beauty of all that is natural. They show us what’s missing in our lives, and how to love ourselves more completely and unconditionally. They connect us back to who we are, and to the purpose of why we’re here.” -Trisha McCaghJust imagine how ...

The equine mouth is a very complex environment. While it is similar to the mouth of cows, goats and other herbivores, we expect our horses to live much longer than the other farm animals. This need for longevity requires extra care so the teeth last beyond their life expectancy of 18 to 25 ...

Written by Lacie KofordWestern Wasatch ContributorAllen Bennett, a 4th generation farm owner, is just one farmer and rancher who has been hit hard by the economic effects of the current Coronavirus pandemic. His farm, started in 1896 by his great grandfather has been passed down through ...

Written by Paiton ButterfieldMy name is Paiton Butterfield and I have been in love with horses ever since I can remember. My cousin is the one who I am forever grateful for getting me involved with 4-H. She took me to practice even though I didn’t have a horse and I just worked the gate until ...