On this episode of the North State Rocks podcast, local rancher and public servant Richard Egan shares his family's agricultural roots, details of his diverse 30-year career in county government (from Development Specialist to County Executive Officer), and insights into modern cattle operations across Northern California. The conversation explores how Richard's practical ranching background informed his pragmatic approach to government, rural life's unique challenges and rewards, the complex business of managing cattle across multiple counties, and his perspective on succession planning for family businesses.