Olsen Ranch close to finishing calving, looks forward to spring

Jamie Henneman
Apr 4, 2024
Apr 4, 2024

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LEWISTOWN, Mont. – Olsen Ranch is wrapping up their calving season, with roughly 70 cows yet to calve, and Jessi Olsen says the season has been a successful one.

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