The photo is of a man carrying a calf in the middle of a winter storm.. Something most ranchers do every year.
Steel posted this under the photo, "I'm not sure why ranchers and farmers are demonized by your organization... but here is a photo to prove how much we love our animals and are very concerned about animal welfare. We are dedicated individuals who love what we do. So the next time you attempt to falsely criticize us, refer back to this photo to remind yourselves who we are!"
This photo went viral in the first few hours!
9,574 likes
2,605 shares
481 comments
It got people talking, they were asking questions, stating concerns and making conversations with us, the producers. Yes, if you read all the comment (which I have) people tend to refer back to the profit stand point often. Saying things similar to, he wouldn't care of that calf if it didn't make a profit. We have to make money BUT if we wanted to get rich quick, ranching is not the lifestyle we would have picked.
But the moral of the story is to share your story if you are a producer or ask questions if you are a consumer. We care about each and every calf, lamb, foal etc!
Check out Steel on Northern Ag network discussing this photo.
Northern Ag Network
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