#215 – Growing Into Money
Years ago, I was taught an important financial lesson that I have strayed from at times: "Always invest in things that are growing into money." That is something that machinery never does, but cattle always will if they are able to prosper on grass alone. Click to read the full transcript When I...
#215 – Growing Into Money
Years ago, I was taught an important financial lesson that I have strayed from at times: "Always invest in things that are growing into money." That is something that machinery never does, but cattle always will if they are able to prosper on grass alone. Click to read the full transcript When I...
#189 – Getting Started in Ag
Is it possible for a young person to start from scratch in production agriculture? Yes, but no one said it would be easy. This episode is first in a series to explore the challenges and solutions for the young person trying to start without owning land, livestock or...
#188 – How Many Cows Per Bull?
One of the most common questions asked is, "How many cows can a bull breed?" Kit Pharo says forage-developed bulls can breed twice as many cows for twice as many years compared to status quo grain-fed feedlot bulls. Here's a couple reasons why....
#187 – Honoring the Past
This past week we attended a Bluegrass Festival in Westcliffe, CO. They paid special attention to honoring our rural heritage and those who have gone before ‒ a good lesson for all of us....
#186 – Bigger is Not Always Better
Some of you have been watching for years, but there are many new Herd Quitters who are anxious to learn a better way to operate their business. Here is a re-run of a past episode. The message is still the same: Bigger is Not Always Better....
#185 – Soil Health – Part 2
Here's a real life example of improving soil health through rotational grazing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?loop=1&v=1Q_tfg_mYus&list=PLSpP--7TbVItPcvRmNfEugZ0Hu8SfIOay&index=185
#184 – Wild Country
We run our cows with other PCC® customers in wild country for the summer. It's past the middle of nowhere, but the cattle do great up in the mountains....
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#270 – Tristen Miller – Building Businesses and a Farm
Tristen Miller quickly realized he didn’t want to work for anyone else. He and his wife have been building their own cattle operation while also developing several other businesses. He shares how he got into custom spraying, trucking, started a feed company, and grew his farm and land ownership over time. I love hearing from people who take initiative and make things happen — and Tristen and his wife do exactly that. Switch to Audio-Only Resources mentioned:...