#230 – Jacob Gilley – Enterprise Analysis, Real Estate, and More
There’s a lot of great insight in this conversation with Jacob Gilley. We talk about his path to farming, his decision to leave his off-farm job, and the many enterprises he’s been involved with. We also spend time diving into his record-keeping strategy and approach...
#230 – Jacob Gilley – Enterprise Analysis, Real Estate, and More
There’s a lot of great insight in this conversation with Jacob Gilley. We talk about his path to farming, his decision to leave his off-farm job, and the many enterprises he’s been involved with. We also spend time diving into his record-keeping strategy and approach to enterprise analysis. Toward...
#9 – Kit Pharo – How to Value a Bull
Podcast Episode #9Episode #9 On today's episode we talk to Kit Pharo about how to value a bull. This process involves deciding first of all what your goals for your herd are and selecting a seedstock producer who's production model compliments your goals. We also...
#8 – Scott Assman – From Cows to Bison
Podcast Episode #8Episode #8 Today, we talk to a rancher who is such a herd quitter, his family left the beef industry entirely and shifted to bison ranching! It's especially interesting as some of the advantages you'll hear him talk about with bison are the very...
#7 – Jerry Doan – Diversified Ranch Businesses
Podcast Episode #7Episode #7 Jerry and his family have built an extremely diverse and profitable ranch with enterprises ranging from cow/calf and bison production to hunting, agritourism and even a brewery. Hear how this diversification as well as holistically...
#6 – Kit Pharo – What’s Necessary to Run a Profitable Ranch
Podcast Episode #6Episode #6 In this episode I have a conversation with Kit Pharo about what is really necessary to run a profitable ranch. What he says may surprise you! It doesn't have to be as expensive or as complicated as you think. For more information, check us...
#5 – Sean Weinert – Starting a Ranch From Scratch
Podcast Episode #5Episode #5 Sean and his wife Kat have been building a ranch from scratch. Hear how they have done this with a focus on minimal inputs, minimal investment in equipment and with having the right genetics for their environment.Resource Mentioned:Your...
#4 – Blake Allen – Switching from Cows to Stockers
Podcast Episode #4Episode #4 Blake was struggling to make a profit with cow/calf on his ranch. He decided to make a shift out of the cow business and into the stocker business, focusing on minimal inputs and capturing seasonal market premiums. Resources...
#3 – Clay Conry – From Working Cows Podcast to Working Cows on his Own Ranch
Podcast Episode #3Episode #3 In today's episode we talk to Clay Conry, and hear how he took what he learned hosting the Working Cows Podcast and applied it to his own ranch that he and his family started recently! Resources Mentioned:Ranching for Profit...
#2 – Kit Pharo – The Original Herd Quitter
Podcast Episode #2Episode #2 In todays conversation, we talk with Kit Pharo of Pharo Cattle Company. He shares his history and why he started Pharo Cattle Company as well as how he came up with the Herd Quitter concept. Resources Mentioned:Allan Savory - Holistic...
#1 – Jared Luhman – Intro to the Herd Quitter Podcast
Podcast Episode #1Episode #1 Today's episode is shorter than most. I introduce myself and my farm and background and share with you what the Herd Quitter Podcast is all about! New podcast episodes will be released later in February and will be released weekly after...
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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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Fundamentals
Ask any coach, and they will tell you that fundamentals are the key to success. It’s no different in ranching. Most people look past the fundamentals because it seems too basic. They think they need a complex solution to their problems. The Illinois Extension recently shared an article titled Focus on the Fundamentals. It was chock full of good advice! It’s nice to see bigger publications sharing concepts that were once only being promoted by PCC. Still, many...