 |
| 2009 has been a year for the record books! We had one of our best calving seasons ever, and the most successful bull sales in our history, selling over 40 bulls in 2009! We were affected by drought as severe as what we experienced in 2001 and 2002. We celebrated Tyson and Lisa's marriage, then were hit with a storm so severe it left major property damage and completely wiped out our crop and pasture. Highs and lows, to be sure!
After the storm and our family 'summit' to discuss how to deal with the feed shortage, sage Grandma Donna declared the following: "We've been skirting around farm succession for two years now. Maybe this situation provides the catalyst to do it!" So we decided to sell off the mature cow herd and sires and half of the heifer calves to set We are retaining the bred heifers and first-calvers, as well as half the heifer calf crop. This will give Rob, Brody, Tracy & Rob, and Tyson & Lisa the nucleus of a herd that will grow over the next few years. The cows have been culled and only the best are left. The herdsires on offer are outstanding and the heifers truly are a "sexy" lot, whether you are looking for a potential show heifer or a cow in the making. If you have any questions, or if we can be of any assistance with your travel arrangements, please do not hesitate to contact any of us at Please come and join us on Sunday, December 13th, 2009 at The Smith & Gardner families: |
| Gary & Donna: 403-556-2290 ... Rob: 403-507-2255 ... Brody: 403-994-0552 ... Tracy 403-586-1445 E-mail diamondtcattle@xplornet.com Directions to Diamond T: 12 miles (19.2 km) west of Olds on Highway 27 (or 4 miles (6½ km) east of the Hwy 22/27 junction) |
| Website design and maintenance by Windsor Graphics |
The one constant has been our cattle, and they've performed admirably. Our herd quality and market base continues to elevate, making our product more highly sought after. Our motto of "Prime Proven Progressive" is more true this year than ever before, and is supported by the industry recognition of our program, not only through our bull sales, but in the show ring. We had maybe our best show ever at the World Angus Forum, winning 9 medals for the 5th highest medal total at this historic event. Our show success was sustained through the Autumn Angus Legacy Weekend, where many from our show string won championships.
T Gary and Donna up for retirement. And so the "Exodus" of our herd was planned.