Markegard Family — Michael J. Chen

Markegard Family

Erik Markegard and ranchhand Suzanna "Suey" Hall ride over to feed the herd. - Jenner, CA

Erik Markegard and ranchhand Suzanna "Suey" Hall ride over to feed the herd. - Jenner, CA

Suey tossing hay while Cherokee keeps company. - Jenner, CA

Suey tossing hay while Cherokee keeps company. - Jenner, CA

Suey tossing hay while Cherokee keeps company. - Jenner, CA

Suey tossing hay while Cherokee keeps company. - Jenner, CA

Suey tossing hay while Cherokee keeps company. - Jenner, CA

Suey tossing hay while Cherokee keeps company. - Jenner, CA

Erik handing hay over to Suey. - Jenner, CA

Erik handing hay over to Suey. - Jenner, CA

Suey and Cherokee overlooking the Pacific Ocean. - Jenner, CA

Suey and Cherokee overlooking the Pacific Ocean. - Jenner, CA

Suey unlocking the trailer gate to let out the bulls. - Jenner, CA

Suey unlocking the trailer gate to let out the bulls. - Jenner, CA

Doniga Markegard unloads hay at their home ranch two hours south of Jenner. - Half Moon Bay, CA

Doniga Markegard unloads hay at their home ranch two hours south of Jenner. - Half Moon Bay, CA

Doniga Markegard unloads hay at their home ranch two hours south of Jenner. - Half Moon Bay, CA

Doniga Markegard unloads hay at their home ranch two hours south of Jenner. - Half Moon Bay, CA

Doniga checking in on their dairy cows. - Half Moon Bay, CA

Doniga checking in on their dairy cows. - Half Moon Bay, CA

Doniga rides through the ranch. - Half Moon Bay, CA

Doniga rides through the ranch. - Half Moon Bay, CA

Doniga checking the water levels from their windmill-powered well. It's lower than expected. - Half Moon Bay, CA

Doniga checking the water levels from their windmill-powered well. It's lower than expected. - Half Moon Bay, CA

Family friends Ruth Saunders (L) AND Johanna Long (R) fill up the pig feeder. They are fed a varied diet of grass, grains, vegetables and more. - Half Moon Bay, CA

Family friends Ruth Saunders (L) AND Johanna Long (R) fill up the pig feeder. They are fed a varied diet of grass, grains, vegetables and more. - Half Moon Bay, CA

Doniga and Johanna discussing plans for the rest of the day. - Half Moon Bay, CA.

Doniga and Johanna discussing plans for the rest of the day. - Half Moon Bay, CA.

Ruth, Johanna, and Doniga walking back from the pig area. - Half Moon Bay, CA

Ruth, Johanna, and Doniga walking back from the pig area. - Half Moon Bay, CA

The Markegards also raise sheep. They are grazing cover crop on a neighbor's farm. Doniga picks a pumpkin to bring home. - San Mateo County, CA

The Markegards also raise sheep. They are grazing cover crop on a neighbor's farm. Doniga picks a pumpkin to bring home. - San Mateo County, CA

Ruth and Suey unload freshly processed meat. - Half Moon Bay, CA

Ruth and Suey unload freshly processed meat. - Half Moon Bay, CA

Ruth, Johanna, and Suey close up the barn for the day. - San Gregorio, CA

Ruth, Johanna, and Suey close up the barn for the day. - San Gregorio, CA

Erik taking a quick break while cleaning the trailer. - San Gregorio, CA

Erik taking a quick break while cleaning the trailer. - San Gregorio, CA

Johanna, Erik, Ruth, and Suey take lunch. - San Gregorio, CA

Johanna, Erik, Ruth, and Suey take lunch. - San Gregorio, CA

Erik, Johanna, and Ruth work to quickly unload fencing in the rain. - San Gregorio, CA

Erik, Johanna, and Ruth work to quickly unload fencing in the rain. - San Gregorio, CA

Erik cleaning out the trailer. - San Gregorio, CA

Erik cleaning out the trailer. - San Gregorio, CA

Larry, one of four kids, climbs the swing while his sister, Quill, watches. - San Gregorio, CA

Larry, one of four kids, climbs the swing while his sister, Quill, watches. - San Gregorio, CA

Suey enjoying a quiet moment with the dogs - San Gregorio, CA

Suey enjoying a quiet moment with the dogs - San Gregorio, CA

All Images © Michael J. Chen 2016