Today marks three years of Winding Branch Ranch. Three years of muddy boots, open gates, early mornings, late nights, full hearts and more hay than we ever thought possible. When Winding Branch Ranch first opened, we knew we wanted to create a place where animals were safe, people felt welcome and the community could reconnect with agriculture in a real and meaningful way. What we could not have fully imagined was how deeply this place would grow into something much bigger than a sanctuary....

Screwworm is a serious animal health threat that every livestock owner, pet owner and animal caretaker should understand. New World screwworm is caused by the larvae of a fly. These larvae can enter open wounds and feed on living tissue, making even small cuts, scrapes or irritated areas dangerous if they are not treated quickly. Screwworm can affect cattle, sheep, goats, horses, donkeys, pigs, dogs, cats, wildlife and birds. The biggest risk is any animal with an open wound, recent birth,...

Discover simple, hands-on pollinator activities for kids this May, including scavenger hunts, planting projects, and Pollinator Picnic events at Winding Branch Ranch.