From the Cowboy State

Putting in the Work to be Excellent with Ali Cox

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2393363/fan_mail/new] Ali Cox is a 5th generation farmer located in California who has taken her upbringing and learned skills to create the marketing powerhouse known as Noble West. Tune in while Ali and I chat about what it takes to make it as well as how her company helps farmers and ranchers today. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2393363/support]

Leaders are Made, Not Born with Dr. Mandy Marney

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2393363/fan_mail/new] Tune into episode four for a discussion with Director of Extension and Associate Dean of the Univeristy of Wyoming College of Agriculture, Life Sciences, and Natural Resources: Dr. Mandy Marney. We may not always start out in Extension, but we find our way to that place we can call home.  Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2393363/support]

Soil, Sensors, and the Science of Growing with Cory Williams

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2393363/fan_mail/new] Join the conversation with Mr. Cory Williams and I as we discuss the importance of how adding or updating tech on your operation can save your bottom dollar. For CropX information or any questions for Cory, you can reach him at cory@piercedheartsolutions.com Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2393363/support]

Credit Where It’s Due: Helping Wyoming’s New Farmers Grow with Robbie Alexander

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2393363/fan_mail/new] Join Robbie and I while we chat about how in the world beginning farmers and ranchers can get started whether than means taking over an operation or starting something brand new. Farm Credit Services (FCS) has an index of great resources to help you out. Speaking of, check out the info below for free planning sessions taking place throughout the Big Horn Basin this fall! Free Ranch Succession Planning Sessions across Northwest Wyoming led by Wesley Tucker, a nationally recognized Farm & Ranch Transition Specialist from Missouri. * Friday, October 3 – Riverton Fremont County Fairgrounds, 12–5 p.m. (Lunch provided) * Saturday, October 4 – Thermopolis Big Horn Federal Savings Bank, 1–5 p.m. * Monday, October 6 – Cody Big Horn Federal Savings Bank, 1–5 p.m. * Tuesday, October 7 – Greybull Big Horn County Weed and Pest, 1–5 p.m. * Wednesday, October 8 – Worland Worland Community Center Complex, 1–5 p.m. All sessions are free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided. Please bring yourself, your farm and ranch stakeholders, and anyone else who may have an interest in this topic for their own operation. These sessions are a great way to start or strengthen your succession planning process and ensure your legacy continues for generations. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2393363/support]

Set Your Operation Up For Success with Lucy Pauley

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2393363/fan_mail/new] Do you work on or own a farm or ranch? Has your family put a succession plan in place? If not, it's never too late or too early to start! Tune into this episode with Lucy Pauley, certified mediator for the Wyoming Department of Agriculture (WDA) specializing in farm and ranch conflicts.  Lucy has experience with 1:1 converstaions as well as working with multi-generational operations and everything in between. If you're in Wyoming you can reach her and her team by navigating to the WDA website. https://agriculture.wy.gov/mediation-program Big takeaway: Communicate and get comfortable being uncomfortable. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2393363/support]