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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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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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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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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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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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Join Chance Marshall from Fremont County, WY and myself while I learn along with y'all in all things cattle nutrition. From the different needs at different stages in development to the AI classes and schools Chance has kept up with/initiated.

Chance comes from a 4H background and grew up on a commercial cow/calf operation so he's your go-to guy when it comes to cattle nutrition. Tune in now!

Chance can be reached at: (307) 332-1018 or [email protected]

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Graduating from University of Kentucky with his Bachelor's and then Oklahoma State with his Master's, Dagan came to Wyoming with a diverse background. Join us while we discuss why testing your hay is so important and the impacts of not having your hay tested. 

Resources mentioned in today's podcast:

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

Dagan can be reached at: [email protected] or (307) 367-4380

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Barton Stam from Hot Springs County, WY sat down with me to talk about all things regenerative grazing, working with outside partners, protein detection in herbivores, as well as what he'd tell his younger self. This is an episode you don't want to miss!

Barton can be reached at: (307) 864-3421 or [email protected]

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Today we're catching up with Jedidiah Hewlett from Converse County and discussing grazing strategies while in drought conditions and what classifies these drought conditions as well as some real-life scenarios.

Jedidiah can be reached at 307-358-2417 or [email protected]

Resources mentioned today include:

• https://www.uwyo.edu/barnbackyard/
• https://uwyoextension.org/ranchtools/
• https://www.wylr.net/2024/06/28/extension-education-can-producers-afford-to-not-rotationally-graze-in-a-drought/

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We're back with Hailey Sorg again this week! Join us while we finish our conversation about resources, trends, and all things WY agritourism.

Hailey's contact information: [email protected] or 307-235-9400

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