Cattleman U Podcast

Start Before You’re Ready with Caroline Nelson

Today’s guest on the podcast is Caroline Nelson and we’re talking all about how you should start before you’re ready. Caroline has really started her business from the ground up and shares her incredible knowledge and passion in the industry. 
 
Caroline Nelson is a sheep and cattle rancher in Townsend, MT. She and her husband Justin started Little Creek Lamb + Beef in 2018 to offer direct to consumer pasture raised meats to the local community and beyond. Caroline is passionate about soil health and sustainability, educating the public about ranching and cattle, and sharing this lifestyle with as many as possible through Little Creek camps and retreats for women. 
 
In this episode, Start Before You're Ready, we cover: 
Approaching advocating with compassion and meeting people where they’re at 
Some of the big misconceptions in the industry right now
Tips on answering consumer questions when you’re feeling frustrated or insulted 
Being a first generation person in Ag and the challenges and opportunities that brings
Starting something new before you feel ready
 
Resources & Links: 
Visit Caroline’s website
Check out their retreats and events
Connect with Caroline on Instagram at @bigskycaroline 
The Cattleman U Planner 
KRose Company | Production Sale Marketing 
Connect with us on Instagram at @krosecompany, @cattlemanu, @rose.karoline

Leading Through Innovation with Levi Gorsuch

On today’s episode, Levi Gorsuch and I chatted all about leading through innovation and the importance of not only being a good cattleman, but a good person as well. 
 
Levi is the owner of B Bar L Hereford Cattle, LLC in Juniata, Nebraska. They strive to produce predictable, sustainable, and profitable Hereford bulls. They also take pride in raising quality F1 heifers.
 
In this episode about Leading Through Innovation with Levi Gorsuch, we cover: 
Levi’s seedstock operation and their goals
The value in legacy and how each generation can learn from one another 
Focusing on your own path and not comparing yourself to someone else’s journey 
Not being afraid to try new things and getting over perfectionism 
Levi’s takeaways from Cattleman U Live and how it has positively impacted their operation 
Resources & Links: 
Email Levi at bbarlherefords@gmail.com
Connect with Levi on Instagram @ltgorsuch, Twitter, and Facebook 
Check on B Bar L Hereford’s website
Learn more about Cattleman U Live
The Cattleman U Planner 
KRose Company | Production Sale Marketing 
Connect with us on Instagram at @krosecompany, @cattlemanu, @rose.karoline
 
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Nurturing Your Mindset and Your Community as a Ranching Mom with Jesse Thompson

On today’s episode, Jesse Thompson and I chatted all about nurturing your mindset and your community as a ranching mom. Jesse is an incredible advocate and encourager of women in rural America. We talked all about being present in motherhood, spending our time intentionally, and how to cultivate relationships even when you live super rurally. 
Jesse was born and raised as a farmer's daughter and is now married to a rancher and raising their 3 kids on the family ranch in Northern Montana. When she’s not chasing kids or supporting her husband on the ranch, she’s working as the Executive Administrator for the Montana Angus Association and publishing the Montana Angus News. 
Somewhere along the way, she discovered a passion for writing and storytelling as well as making connections with other rural women, so she created Beyond the Fencelines. Beyond the Fencelines is a collaborative blog platform for rural women’s stories to be shared, celebrated, honored, and published. Above everything else, she believes that all rural women have a story, and those stories and voices deserve to be heard. Beyond the Fencelines is a place for those stories to be published and live on forever.
In this episode we cover: 
The seasons of ranching and of motherhood; the good, the hard, and how they’re always changing 
The importance of community and connections - whether online or in person - especially when you live rurally
How to combat the lonely times and feelings of isolation in motherhood
Being content where you’re at; settling into the moment and having the mindset shift to find internal peace
Being intentional with how we spend our time 
Resources & Links: 
Email Jesse at jesse@beyondthefencelines.com
Connect with Jesse on Instagram @beyond.the.fencelines
The Cattleman U Planner 
KRose Company | Production Sale Marketing
Connect with us on Instagram at @krosecompany, @cattlemanu, @rose.karoline
 
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Marketing Livestock with Karoline Rose

On today’s episode about marketing livestock, I share a few experiences I’ve had and the behind the scenes of something that I think is a lost art. 
 
In this episode we’ll cover: 
The challenges I see going into this marketing season
My recommendations on when you should market your calves if you haven’t already 
The importance of being intentional when you market your cull cows and cull bulls 
What to expect this fall on seedstock 
 
Related episodes:
Episode 11: Breaking into Agriculture with Cassidy Johnston [enneagram discussion]
 
Links & Resources:
The Cattleman U Planner 
KRose Company | Production Sale Marketing 
 
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Using Your Unique Voice to Advocate for Agriculture with Courtenay DeHoff

On today’s episode we visit with Courtenay DeHoff. Courtenay is a cowgirl turned television personality, keynote speaker and podcast host. In 2020, DeHoff launched the global brand movement Fancy Lady Cowgirl ™ after struggling to fit the traditional cowgirl mold. Drawing criticism from those in the very communities she was advocating for, she labeled herself a ‘Fancy Lady Cowgirl’ proclaiming you can be both a little fancy and a little ranchy. Through storytelling and fashion Fancy Lady Cowgirl is working to bridge the gap between urban and rural cultures.
 
In this episode we’ll cover: 
How entrepreneurship isn’t always glamorous and most success doesn’t happen overnight 
The power of sweat equity 
The importance of sharing the story of agriculture 
Proof that appearance doesn’t matter; it’s about what you can do and who you are, not about what you look like 
The digital series Backroad Cowgirls - how it started, what its mission is, and where it’s going
 
Links & Resources:
Connect with Courtenay on Instagram at @courtdehoff
Check out Courtenay’s website 
Backroad Cowgirls website & YouTube 
The Cattleman U Planner 
KRose Company | Production Sale Marketing 
 
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Fetal Programming with Elizabth Belew

Can you impact the growth of your calves before they even hit the ground?
In this episode, Elizabeth Belew talks about the concept of fetal programming. She discusses what fetal programming is, the history behind the science, and how you can use it to impact the productivity of your herd.
Elizabeth Belew earned her Ph.D. in cow/calf parasitology at the University of Arkansas, and now works to serve cattle producers working for Purina Animal Nutrition.
For more information on Elizabeth and fetal programming visit: https://www.purinamills.com

Ranch Risk Management with Aaron Kravig

Managing risk on your ranch can be a real challenge.
In this episode, Aaron Kravig with AgRisk Advisors discusses the benefits of investing in risk management. Aaron walks us through his experience as a full-time rancher and AgRisk advisor, and some insurance policies that he has implemented on his operation that could benefit your operation too.
Aaron Kravig joined the AgRisk Advisors team as an Agent in the summer of 2018. Aaron, now a fifth-generation rancher, along with his wife their four children, and his parents own and operate Kravig Red Angus where they raise and sell registered seedstock cattle. Prior to his time at Ag Risk Advisors he was the Agriculture Education Teacher and FFA advisor for 7 years at the local school and has served and still does serve on numerous agricultural industry boards both at both the state and national level.
For more information on AgRisk Advisors visit: https://agriskadvisors.com/ 

Investing in Retirement with Tim Bauer

As farmers and ranchers we often push thoughts of retirement to the side because let's be honest, are we ever really going to stop working?
In this episode, Tim Bauer with Evergreen Financial Group tells us why it's important to prioritize investing in your future. Retirement investments aren't just for people who have a 9 to 5, they can be used to give yourself more financial freedom later in life. Tim discusses some investment strategies, the process of getting set up with an investor, and what investing looks like at different stages in life. 
For more information on Evergreen Financial Group visit: https://evergreenfigroup.com/