Megan Cassidy grew up in Northwestern Colorado and went to Colorado Mesa University. She was involved in agriculture at a young age through 4H. When she’s not busy helping run her family’s cattle operation, working in town, and spending time with family, she’s advocating for the agriculture industry. Some of her involvement includes, but is not …
We hope you enjoyed hearing about Josie’s work. Part 2 live and you’ll get to hear more on her life! https://media.blubrry.com/3504857/content.blubrry.com/3504857/Episode_44_Josie_Waters_Part_2.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 31:42 — 27.7MB) | EmbedSubscribe or Follow Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | iHeartRadio | RSS
Josie Waters is agricultural anthropologist and 8th generation farmer-rancher from Micanopy, FL. She worked in the feed industry for 10 years for Corbett’s Feed and Seminole Feed. She graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s in anthropology from UF, and gained field experience as an archaeological field technician in Alaska, Costa Rica, and most of the …
Eileen Breen spent some of her childhood in the states and in Malawi, Africa. Her love for horses started at a young age and while she pursued many career paths including as a stockbroker, she ultimately found her way back to the equine industry in equine assisted services. She started her journey in equine assisted services …
Grab a snack and a beverage! Mary Margaret and Gina sit down with some life updates, fun stories, and inquiries for the Western ranching world. We got the Q’s, some of y’all might have the A’s and we want to hear them! https://media.blubrry.com/3504857/content.blubrry.com/3504857/Episode_41_Puppies_Puzzles_and_Pastures.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 32:45 — 24.1MB) | EmbedSubscribe or …
Dr. LuJean Waters is a proud 7th-generation rancher who is the owner/operator of Heartland Large Animal Services based out of Bartow, FL. She is also a professor at Warner University, teaching beef cattle production and animal sciences. When she is not busy with clients or class, she likes to spend her time showing registered Brahman …
Reba Mazak is a fifth-generation Florida cattle rancher based out of Sumter County. In addition to ranching in Florida and Texas, she also owns a limerock mine, wedding venue, and hunting operation. She has served as President of Florida CattleWomen in 2004 and President of the American National CattleWomen in 2022. Reba is passionate about …
Ava Budde grew up in eastern Washington as a third-generation rancher. She was involved in 4-H and FFA, went to Northwest College for livestock judging, and is currently an agricultural communications major at the University of Wyoming. She previously served as the Washington State Beef Ambassador and is finishing her term as one of three …
Part 2 of Mrs. Liesa Priddy’s story is live! We talk about everything from the Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP), traveling, and all things personal. https://media.blubrry.com/3504857/content.blubrry.com/3504857/Episode_37_Liesa_Priddy_Raw_Part_2.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 49:45 — 59.2MB) | EmbedSubscribe or Follow Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | iHeartRadio | RSS
Liesa Priddy grew up in the south part of Immokalee. She owns and operates JB Ranch, a cow-calf operation that focuses on land stewardship and conversation. She has served our state in many capacities including as commissioner of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, on the Ave Maria Stewardship Community District, and the Big …