Our fourth blog-iversary
Our little blog launched Dec. 29, 2010 — just shy of four years ago — with a post titled, “Hello, world!” by then-teammate Laura Nelson.
A lot has happened since then, and the blog has even gotten a couple of makeovers in its young life. But one thing hasn’t changed: Our commitment to bring you the stories from cattle country and beyond that will entertain you, educate you and encourage you. The stories that will inspire you to more effectively target the brand and the stories that will help you reach your goals. The stories of people just like you, who are being rewarded — or helping you get rewarded — for focusing on quality.
And what would a little anniversary be without a look back? While we don’t yet have any embarrassing photographs and unfortunately there’s no leftover cake in the back of the freezer, we can share with you the most-read posts of this year.
10. The CAB family welcomes baby calves, much cuteness ensues
9. Nice to Meat Ya: Eric Mihaly
8. Cattle and chefs, bulls and Miami
7. Nice to Meat Ya: Danielle Foster
6. Ag teachers inspire, we say thanks
4. Nice to Meat Ya: Kenny Montgomery
3. Nice to Meat Ya: Ashley Pado
2. Nice to Meat Ya: Meg and Matt Groves
And the No. 1 most-read post of the year was… Nice to Meat Ya: Jesse Stucky
To those of you who’ve faithfully followed our journey, subscribed to our posts and shared our links, we offer our most heartfelt gratitude. We hope you’ll hop back in this virtual truck in 2015 and beyond, as we bring you more stories. We promise to not make you get the gates.
-Katrina
Katrina Huffstutler is a freelance writer based in Electra, Texas. She’s a frequent contributor to the Black Ink team and lover of functional cattle and quality beef.
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