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.

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

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

-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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