From the Cowboy State

By University of Wyoming Extension

"From the Cowboy State" is a podcast hosted by Makayla Getz, an Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator with University of Wyoming Extension, speaking with industry professionals to highlight to

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The podcast currently has 18 episodes available.

From the Cowboy State episodes:

May 01, 2025 The Future of Agriculture with Saydee Longhurst
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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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April 17, 2025 The Historic Pitchfork Ranch with Ben Anson
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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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April 03, 2025 Marketing Your Brand and Your Story with Brenna Litynski
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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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March 20, 2025 Showing, Sows, and the Swine Barn with Sabina Wyse
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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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March 06, 2025Wyoming Wool Growers and Winter Prep with Alison Crane
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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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February 20, 2025Wild Horse and Burro Management with Dr. Derek Scasta
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Join Dr. Scasta and I while we discuss some of the troubles agencies face when it comes to wild horse and burro management as well as how horses came to America in the first place. This is an episode you don't want to miss!

Information mentioned in this episode:
WDOC Honor Farm in Riverton, WY
https://corrections.wyo.gov/institutional-information/wyoming-honor-farm
BLM Adoptions/Sales
https://www.blm.gov/programs/wild-horse-and-burro/adoptions-and-sales

Dr. Scasta's contact info: [email protected]
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February 06, 2025Small Acerage Gardening with Zach Buchel, Farmtablewest
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Welcome back to season two! We're joined on this episode with Zach Buchel, owner and CEO of Farmtablewest.com. He's worked on his 1/3 of an acre for four years and shares some of his tips and tricks of what he's doing to break even, become profitable with his operation, and how he's selling his crops. Tune in now and as always, check out the resources mentioned in this episode below.

Zach's contact info and resources:
https://farmtablewest.com/
https://www.facebook.com/FarmTableWest
https://mailchi.mp/baad441eeace/backyard-farm-launchpad
https://www.youtube.com/@farmtablewest5991
Shoshone River Farms/Scott Richards:
https://www.facebook.com/ShoshoneRiverFarm/
FSA WY State Contacts and grant program options:
https://www.fsa.usda.gov/state-offices/Wyoming/programs

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October 18, 2024 Women in Agriculture with McKenna Julian
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Join us for the last episode of season one of From the Cowboy State while we discuss the newly formed Women in Agriculture (WIA) program started by McKenna in Evanston, WY. Keep an eye out for a WIA program in your county, and don't forget if there is a program you would like to see, stop in and visit with your local extension educator!

McKenna can be reached at: [email protected] or (307) 828-4093
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October 07, 2024 SE WY Beef Symposium and Trade Show with Rob Ziegler
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Tune in this special episode to learn about the upcoming Southeast Beef Symposium and Tradeshow that is back thanks to UWE Livestock Production and Marketing Specialist, Rob Ziegler!

Webiste to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-southeast-wyoming-beef-symposium-trade-show-tickets-969431053377

If you or someone you know would like to be a sponsor but have questions please reach out to Kelly Greenwald at (307) 837-2000.
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October 04, 2024Wyoming Sheep Industry with Dr. Whit Stewart and Dylan Laverell
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During this episode I am joined by Dr. Whit Stewart, our UW Extension Sheep Specialist and his graduate assistant, Dylan Laverell. We're discussing all things relevant to the sheep industry in Wyoming; from the new-ish UWE Sheep Task Force to opportunities within the sheep industry, join us for this riveting talk.

Resources mentioned in this episode:
https://www.uwyo.edu/anisci/outreach/uw-sheep-program/index.html
https://www.wyowool.com/
https://www.uwyo.edu/anisci/students/clubs-organizations/wyoming-collegiate-wool-growers-association/index.html
https://www.uwyo.edu/wyowool/about.html
https://www.uwyo.edu/wyowool/donations-involvement.html
Since Dr. Stewart will be on sabbatical please contact your local UW Extension office with any questions you may have. A full list of offices can be found here: https://www.uwyo.edu/uwe/county-offices.html
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FAQs about From the Cowboy State:

How many episodes does From the Cowboy State have?

The podcast currently has 18 episodes available.