The new Links area at CattleGrower.com is a place to discover and share content from anywhere on the web related to your livestock species and other issues primarily surrounding ranching and farming.

Everything in the Links area — news, video, audio, images — are submitted by Members of the Community like you.

Different than most link directories you've likely seen, and a first for the agricultural community, links rise to the top as voted on by Members. So, every link has an equal shot at being the next big thing on CattleGrower.com.

How Does it Work?

Once something is submitted it goes in the 'Upcoming' area for thousands of visitors to see and vote on what they like best. If three or more members give your link a 'thumbs up' its promoted to the 'Popular' page where it competes with other popular links for placement.

In addition to being able to vote on links, you can also comment on them and even place a voting widget on your web site or email to increase your link popularity.

Use the "Links" tab on the top menu to check it out after reviewing these common questions:

Common Questions:

• Can the public view the links? Yes, unless they are made private by the link poster.
• Can I put the same link in more than one category? No duplicate links are allowed.
• How many votes does a link need to be moved to the 'Popular' page? Three
• Why isn't my link being moved to the 'Popular' page? It either does not have the required three votes, or it has been longer than 30 days since it was first submitted.
• Why can't I edit a link? You only have 60 minutes from initial submission to change your link information and you are not able to change the web address of your link once submitted.
• Why won't my picture upload? It must be of file type jpeg, jpg, gif, or ping - Be no larger in file size than 200 kb - And be no larger dimensionally than 120X120 pixels.

Of all the people in your family, you likely rack your brains more for ideas when it comes to Dad's day than any other.

Finding the perfect gift for Dad is easy and you don't need to spend much, if anything at all. In fact, most father's would rather very little was spent on them.

As a father of four I can share a few inexpensive ideas that are sure to be a hit:

1. A Dream Fund.
We all have something that we really want, but can't afford. Figure out what that is for Dad – a new tractor, a saddle, a fancy tool – and start a fund for it. This can be as simple as filling a jar with change or placing a few dollars in a savings account. The amount of money you contribute really isn't important – you just want to show him that you support his dream.

2. Take Out an Ad.
You know how much you love your dad, but does the rest of the world? Take out an ad in the classified section of your local newspaper to tell Dad just how much you appreciate him. Lots of newspapers offer special Father's Day listings, but you can always tuck yours away in the announcements section, if your paper doesn't do this.

3. A Special Photo Album.
With the advent of digital cameras and camera phones, appreciation for printed photos isn't what it used to be. Spend a few hours going through pictures that were taken over the years, PRINT them out and make a photo alblum for Dad. My guess is he'll appreciate this so much that you won't ever have to wonder what to do for him next year.

If you just can't helping spending money on Dad, get him something personal and practical.

4. New Boots, a Wallet or a Belt.
We all know how tough ranching can be on outerware so go for quality here. Likely your dad will appreciate the boots, wallets, and belts made by Red Wing in addition to the fact that their products are made in the United States.

5. Ammunition
With possible new government regulations, ammunition is getting harder to find and more expensive every day. Reloading equipment (if you can find any) or a box or two for your Dad's favorite firearm could be a bang.

Feel free to share any of your Father's day ideas through the comment box below...

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