#231 – Sam Fryer – Ranching, Podcasting, and Working!
Sam Fryer has an incredible story. He shares how he made the decision to step away from the family farm and strike out on his own in order to preserve family relationships. We talk about the process of building his operation independently, as well as his thoughts on...
#231 – Sam Fryer – Ranching, Podcasting, and Working!
Sam Fryer has an incredible story. He shares how he made the decision to step away from the family farm and strike out on his own in order to preserve family relationships. We talk about the process of building his operation independently, as well as his thoughts on debt, leverage, land ownership,...
#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...
#218 – George Walker – From Direct Marketing to Sell/Buy Marketing
George Walker shares his story of starting his own farm when there wasn't room on the family operation. He also discusses why he transitioned from a direct marketing model to sell/ buy marketing, how that has improved his business and lifestyle, and why he's so...
#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
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
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
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
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...
#212 – Knute and Amanda Severson – Grass Finishing and Successful Marketing
Knute and Amanda are a fun duo with a unique story! They met while working for the Seattle Seahawks and, after a long journey, found their way back to Knute’s family farm in Iowa. There, they purchased land, built infrastructure, and created a successful meat...
#211 – Kit Pharo – Converting to Low-Input Ranching
I received a great listener question about how to transition from a high-input cow/calf herd and operation to a low-input operation. Kit Pharo and I discuss what this process looks like, both in terms of management as well as the actual conversion of herd genetics. If...
#210 – Mitch Dahl – Very Successful First-Generation Rancher
Mitch Dahl is one of those guys my age making me feel like I’m playing catch-up — and I love it! He had the incredible opportunity to take over an existing ranch from retiring ranchers and didn’t hesitate to make the most of it. Today, Mitch owns hundreds of cows,...
#209 – Doug Voss – Expanding the Land Base Through Good Management
Since Doug Voss' last interview on Episode 33, he has significantly expanded his land base. In this episode, we discuss how he achieved this growth on both public and private land. Doug shares his experiences grazing on a large piece of publicly owned land, including...
#208 – Garth Gatson – Creating Value in Cattle
Garth Gatson is intentional with his cattle business, focusing on enterprises where he can add value. Because of this, he has found great success and is able to work full-time in the cattle business — a feat that many folks dream of. He shares his marketing strategy...
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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