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 23 episodes available.

From the Cowboy State episodes:

November 20, 2025 Putting in the Work to be Excellent with Ali Cox
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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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October 30, 2025 Leaders are Made, Not Born with Dr. Mandy Marney
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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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October 16, 2025 Soil, Sensors, and the Science of Growing with Cory Williams
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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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October 02, 2025Credit Where It’s Due: Helping Wyoming’s New Farmers Grow with Robbie Alexander
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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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September 18, 2025 Set Your Operation Up For Success with Lucy Pauley
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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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47min
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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36min
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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46min
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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FAQs about From the Cowboy State:

How many episodes does From the Cowboy State have?

The podcast currently has 23 episodes available.