Heather Hamilton Maude, Freelance Contributor

I grew up on a ranch in eastern Wyoming, and moved to western South Dakota in the summer of 2013 when I married my wonderful farmer/rancher husband. Today we work together raising cattle, hogs and crops. On the side I work as a freelance writer for multiple regional, national and international livestock publications, and am also a photographer. You will rarely find me without my camera, dachshund, cup of coffee and a variety of other animals nearby. I have a passion for agriculture and feel it’s important to provide accurate information about ranching, farming, and all the other aspects of our industry. I genuinely love what I do, and find joy in sharing that love with people whenever possible.