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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.

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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. 

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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 [email protected]

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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.

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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.

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A first-generation college student, Saydee values the opportunity to pursue higher education and is committed to helping others understand agriculture’s essential role in society which made her the perfect guest to speak about the future of agriculture. Join Saydee and I in our last episode of season two discussing the trends, downsides, and all the wonderful upsides in the future of agriculture. 

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Ben has been working at the Pitchfork in Meeteetse since he wrapped up college and he's now managing the ranch. Tune in with us and learn about some history, the hunting operations, horse sale, as well as some recommendations on how to get into this work.

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Why does your brand matter? Join Brenna and I while we discuss all things digital marketing for your operation as well as the intersections of agriculture and art.

Brenna can be reached at [email protected]

To tune into her discussion at Farm & Ranch Days 2025, please follow this link: https://youtu.be/MkNrZ4jB1qk?si=ZZji4wuvGt9Dur50

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307 Genetics is a local, family-run swine operation out of Powell, WY. Join one of the founders, Sabina Wyse and myself while we discuss getting started in showing pigs, nutrition, and all of the ins and outs one may not think about! This is an episode you don’t want to miss.

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Tune in with us as we revisit more aspects and insights into the Wyoming Sheep Industry with Dr. Alison Crane.

Crane's background in small ruminant research and extension, combined with a passion for working with sheep producers and promoting the sheep industry, has led to her massive success serving as the Executive Director of the Wyoming Wool Growers.

Contact at [email protected]

Resources mentioned during this episode:

• https://www.wyowool.com/
• https://www.uwyo.edu/anisci/outreach/uw-sheep-program/index.html

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