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#224 – Caleb Smith – Switching from Dairy to Sheep

#224 – Caleb Smith – Switching from Dairy to Sheep

Caleb Smith has taken a unique path into agriculture. He had the opportunity to take on a 40-year land lease from a non-profit, which allowed him to build a dairy farm from scratch. In this episode, he shares that story, along with his recent transition from the dairy...

#222 – Doug Badcock – Building an Adapted Cow on a Zambian Ranch

#222 – Doug Badcock – Building an Adapted Cow on a Zambian Ranch

Doug Badcock is building a ranch in Zambia and trying to develop a cow herd adapted to his harsh climate! He shares all the traditional paradigms he's pushing back against and where he's finding success. He also shares the story of how and why he left the family farm...

#221 – Ryan Cone – Building a Business in Order to Buy a Ranch

#221 – Ryan Cone – Building a Business in Order to Buy a Ranch

I absolutely love Ryan Cone’s story of finding a creative path to building a large and successful ranch from the ground up. He shares how he bought a struggling medical sales business—just weeks away from shutting down—turned it around and eventually sold it to fund...

#220 – Neil Peterson – Integrating Cows on Cropland in Iowa

#220 – Neil Peterson – Integrating Cows on Cropland in Iowa

After doing missions work overseas, Neil Peterson moved back to the family farm in Iowa. He's now working to build a diversified and profitable farm that integrates cattle on land that many would consider suitable only for crops. We discuss how he's making that work,...

#219 – Craig Ference – Thousands of Cows Grazing Corn

#219 – Craig Ference – Thousands of Cows Grazing Corn

I really enjoyed discussing Craig Ference's operation and perspectives on things from diversification vs. specialization on a large farm and ranch, to land ownership and more. We also discuss his unique cow program which involves grazing thousands of cows on thousands...

#217 – Doug Marburger – Developing Bulls in Texas

#217 – Doug Marburger – Developing Bulls in Texas

Doug Marburger is the developer of all the bulls being sold at the upcoming PCC™ sale in Texas on April 1. He shares his inspiring story of not growing up on a ranch, yet after years of working on other ranches, he had the opportunity to lease his own land and start...

#216 – Laura Burandt – Stocker Cows

#216 – Laura Burandt – Stocker Cows

Laura Burandt, a popular past guest from episodes 122 and 126, joins us again to discuss their stocker cow enterprise. We discuss what it is, its advantages and challenges, and why they choose to run it alongside their native herd. Don't Miss Next Week's Episode For...

#215 – Casey Toews – Adapting Enterprises as Market Demands

#215 – Casey Toews – Adapting Enterprises as Market Demands

Casey Toews and his family at Fishburn Ranch have transformed what was once considered very poor land through strategic management. The number of creative ways they are finding success in their operation is incredible. They import cattle and feed, custom bale graze in...

#214 – Steve Schweitzer – Sharing His Ranching Journey

#214 – Steve Schweitzer – Sharing His Ranching Journey

I’ve known Steve Schweitzer for years, but this is the first time I’ve heard his story of shifting from a high-production, high-input ranching system to one that is both more enjoyable and more profitable. Resources Mentioned: PCC™ Updates and Newsletters Don't Miss...

#213 – Dean Hunt – Ranching in South Dakota

#213 – Dean Hunt – Ranching in South Dakota

Dean Hunt shares his story of growing the family ranch while working an off-farm job. He reflects on a pivotal opportunity to expand the ranch, even when he wasn’t sure he could manage it, and explains how they made it work. Dean also discusses his experience using...

About the Ranching Returns Podcast

On this podcast, we talk to farmers and ranchers who are leading the industry in so many ways. We’ll discuss the various returns they get from ranching, including, of course, the significant financial returns, but also returns to their land resources and ultimately the amazing lifestyle. That might be the most important return ranching can offer!

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