Episodes
273
Dec. 26, 2022
Ep. 273 – Zack Smith – A New Approach to Crop Insurance
Zack Smith joined me to talk about his recent video where he pitched a new approach to crop insurance. We take a little deeper dive into his thoughts about how to help make meaningful change in agriculture towards a better food production system. emk9a4yh Subscribe for Free:WorkingCows.net/Subscribe Relevant Links: Zack’s Previous Episodes:Ep. 263 Jason Mauck and Zack Smith – The Future of Farmonious MovementEp. 189 Zack Smith – Stock Cropping at ScaleEp. 151 Zack Smith – Stock Cropping
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Dec. 26, 2022
Ep. 273 - Zack Smith - A New Approach to Crop Insurance
Zack Smith joined me to talk about his recent video where he pitched a new approach to crop insurance. We take a little deeper dive into his thoughts about how to help make meaningful change in agriculture towards a better food production system.
272
Dec. 19, 2022
Ep. 272 – Will Winter, DVM – Mitigating EMF
Will Winter DVM joined me to talk about the problems caused by EMF and how we can mitigate them. We talk about the sources and what we can do to protect ourselves from their effects personally as well as protecting our land. Support WCP:WorkingCows.net/Support Relevant Links:WillWinter.comAg Conditioners (EMF Mitigation) Will’s Previous Episodes:Ep. 244 Will Winter, DVM – Natural Livestock HealthEp. 259 Will Winter, DVM – Measuring Regenerativity Intro Voice Over: H/T: Jim Thompson Intro Music...
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Dec. 19, 2022
Ep. 272 - Will Winter DVM - Mitigating EMF
Will Winter DVM joined me to talk about the problems caused by EMF and how we can mitigate them. We talk about the sources and what we can do to protect ourselves from their effects personally as well as protecting our land.
275
Dec. 19, 2022
Ep. 272 - Will Winter DVM - Mitigating EMF
Will Winter DVM joined me to talk about the problems caused by EMF and how we can mitigate them. We talk about the sources and what we can do to protect ourselves from their effects personally as well as protecting our land.
271
Dec. 13, 2022
Ep. 271 – Ray Marxer – Keeping Good Employees
Ray Marxer, Author of Cowboy in a Corporate World, joined me again to talk about some of the ideas in his book regarding keeping good employees. We talk about meeting the physical needs of the people coming to work for us as well as the structural changes that Ray led at the Beaverhead Ranch that facilitated a five-fold increase in their employee retention. Subscribe for Free:WorkingCows.net/Subscribe Relevant Links:RayMarxer.com Ray’s Previous Episode:Ep. 257 Ray Marxer – Cowboy in a Corporate...
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Dec. 13, 2022
Ep. 271 - Ray Marxer - Keeping Good Employees
Ray Marxer, Author of Cowboy in a Corporate World, joined me again to talk about some of the ideas in his book regarding keeping good employees. We talk about meeting the physical needs of the people coming to work for us as well as the structural changes that Ray led at the Beaverhead Ranch that facilitated a five-fold increase in their employee retention.
270
Dec. 5, 2022
Ep. 270 – Scott Hauck – Resisting Vertical Integration
Scott Hauck of Sacred Song Farm in Mancos, CO joined me to discuss why the beef industry has been so successful at resisting vertical integration. We talk about what our unfair advantage is and how we can maximize that unfair advantage to continue to resist vertical integration. Support WCP:Amazon WishlistPatreon.com/WorkingCows Contact Scott: #beef is the last food production system free of vertical integration Why? Because we run on sunshine, water, soil and forage Don’t ever surrender ou...
273
Dec. 5, 2022
Ep. 270 - Scott Hauck - Resisting Vertical Integration
Scott Hauck of Sacred Song Farm in Mancos, CO joined me to discuss why the beef industry has been so successful at resisting vertical integration. We talk about what our unfair advantage is and how we can maximize that unfair advantage to continue to resist vertical integration.
269
Nov. 28, 2022
Ep. 269 – Michelle Patten – Three Keys to Passing on Your Ag Business
Michelle Patten of The AgBiz Consultants joined me to discuss three ways to ensure your family ag business is passed on to the next generation. We talk about the three key elements of a generational transition, including and operating agreement, a transition plan, and a will. Share WCP:RanchingPodcast.com Links Mentioned:AgBizConsult.com Michelle’s Previous Episode:Ep. 123 Michelle Patten – Outsourcing Bookkeeping Intro Voice Over: H/T: Jim Thompson Intro Music: H/T: Luke Dowler
272
Nov. 28, 2022
Ep. 269 - Michelle Patten - Three Keys to Passing on Your Ag Business
Michelle Patten of The AgBiz Consultants joined me to discuss three ways to ensure your family ag business is passed on to the next generation. We talk about the three key elements of a generational transition, including and operating agreement, a transition plan, and a will.
268
Nov. 21, 2022
Ep. 268 – Bud Williamson – Marketing the Products of Your Ranch
Bud Williamson of Williamson Land & Cattle near Moorcroft, WY joined me to talk about the work they are doing to change the way breeding cattle are marketed. We talk about understanding the products that your ranch produces and some practical ways that you can change the way you market those various products. Share WCP:RanchingPodcast.com Relevant Links:WilliamsonLandandCattle.com Intro Voice Over: H/T: Jim Thompson Intro Music: H/T: Luke Dowler
271
Nov. 21, 2022
Ep. 268 - Bud Williamson - Marketing the Products of Your Ranch
Bud Williamson of Williamson Land & Cattle near Moorcroft, WY joined me to talk about the work they are doing to change the way breeding cattle are marketed. We talk about understanding the products that your ranch produces and some practical ways that you can change the way you market those various products.
270
Nov. 14, 2022
Ep. 267 – Wally Olson – Cattle Market Snapshot
Wally Olson of Ranching.FYI joined me to discuss his upcoming webinar where he will be discussing issues of market inflation and deflation and how that is different than inventory appreciation and depreciation. We also discuss some paradigms Wally sees in the ranching industry and how we can make sure that we don’t remain trapped in a negative paradigm.
267
Nov. 13, 2022
Ep. 267 – Wally Olson – Cattle Market Snapshot
Wally Olson of Ranching.FYI joined me to discuss his upcoming webinar where he will be discussing issues of market inflation and deflation and how that is different than inventory appreciation and depreciation. We also discuss some paradigms Wally sees in the ranching industry and how we can make sure that we don’t remain trapped in a negative paradigm. Subscribe to WCP for Free:WorkingCows.net/Subscribe Relevant Links:Ranching.FYI Intro Voice Over: H/T: Jim Thompson Intro Music: H/T: Luke Dowl...
266
Nov. 7, 2022
Ep. 266 – Tom Krawiec – Ranching Like a 12 Year Old
Tom Krawiec joined me to talk about his new book, Ranching Like a 12 Year Old. We focused on, as Tom calls it, “Grazing in the Sweet Spot.” We talk about the importance multiple grazing passes as well as getting started early in the spring. Get in Touch:WorkingCows.net/Contact Links Mentioned:Buy Tom’s Book (Early and Often) Intro Voice Over: H/T: Jim Thompson Intro Music: H/T: Luke Dowler
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Nov. 7, 2022
Ep. 266 - Tom Krawiec - Ranching Like a 12 Year Old
Tom Krawiec joined me to talk about his new book, Ranching Like a 12 Year Old. We focused on, as Tom calls it, “Grazing in the Sweet Spot.” We talk about the importance multiple grazing passes as well as getting started early in the spring.
265
Nov. 1, 2022
Ep. 265 – Elaine Froese – Managing Generational Expectations
Elaine Froese the Farm Family Coach joined me once again to talk about the different ways succession has been handled throughout the decades. We talk about how to facilitate healthy communication as well as how to manage expectations from our first family meeting. Subscribe for Free:WorkingCows.net/Subscribe Relevant Links:South Dakota Grassland Coalition Hosts Elaine FroeseNebraska Grazing Lands Coalition Hosts Elaine Froese South Dakota Farm Bureau Hosts Elaine Froese (Registration Link Comin...
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Nov. 1, 2022
Ep. 265 - Elaine Froese - Managing Generational Expectations
Elaine Froese the Farm Family Coach joined me once again to talk about the different ways succession has been handled through out the decades. We talk about how to facilitate healthy communication as well as how to manage expectations from our first family meeting.
264
Oct. 23, 2022
Ep. 264 – Ross Bronson – The Five Sources of Risk in Agriculture
Ross Bronson of Redd Summit Advisors joined me to discuss the five sources of risk in agriculture. We talk about what each one means and how we can think about unique ways to mitigate these risks. Review WCP:Apple Podcasts Relevant Links: ReddSummitReddSummit.com Intro Voice Over: H/T: Jim Thompson Intro Music: H/T: Luke Dowler
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Oct. 23, 2022
Ep. 264 - Ross Bronson - The Five Sources of Risk in Agriculture
Ross Bronson of Redd Summit Advisors joined me to discuss the five sources of risk in agriculture. We talk about what each one means and how we can think about unique ways to mitigate these risks.
267
Oct. 23, 2022
Ep. 264 - Ross Bronson - The Five Sources of Risk in Agriculture
Ross Bronson of Redd Summit Advisors joined me to discuss the five sources of risk in agriculture. We talk about what each one means and how we can think about unique ways to mitigate these risks.
263
Oct. 16, 2022
Ep. 263 – Jason Mauck and Zack Smith – The Future of Farmonious Movement
Jason Mauck and Zack Smith joined me to talk about the future of stock cropping. We discuss where they are in the development of a fully autonomous mobile livestock barn that can move between row crops thus achieving integration of livestock during the growing season. Share WCP:RanchingPodcast.com Relevant Links:Twitter.com/JasonMauck1Twitter.com/ZebulousPrimeTheStockCropper.com Previous Episodes:Ep. 189 Zack Smith – Stock Cropping at ScaleEp. 152 Jason Mauck – Fixing Broken Supply ChainsEp. 15...
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Oct. 16, 2022
Ep. 263 - Jason Mauck and Zack Smith - the Future of Farmonious Movement
Jason Mauck and Zack Smith joined me to talk about the future of stock cropping. We discuss where they are in the development of a fully autonomous mobile livestock barn that can move between row crops thus achieving integration of livestock during the growing season.