In this episode, Rachel visits with former President Ronald Reagan's Secretary of Agriculture Jack Block. The author of Pigs, Politics, and Persistence, Block doled out major accomplishments in incredibly choppy waters from 1981-86. He's a national treasure, man.

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Don't forget to check your cows, check your fields, and check your neighbors. It matters.

In this episode, Rachel visits with Janie VanWinkle about the Turner Gulch Fire and how her family is dealing with their allotment burning. As an update, the family is now hauling pairs to a vacant allotment. Rather than trail them 10 miles or so, they're having to haul them. They can haul about six loads a day. It'll take 25 loads. Follow her on The Facebook @See Jane Ranch.

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Don't forget to check your cows, check your fields, and check your neighbors. It matters.

In this episode, Rachel visits with Senators Dylan Roberts, who represents the wolf epicenter counties of the state and who has been an outstanding representative for producers and ag in general, and Byron Pelton who is from Sterling and is one of the ag legislators beneath the dome. They are arguably two of my favorite people.

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In this episode, Rachel visits with Chelsea Good about the launch of Good and Associates and how advocates like Chelsea can fight for rural communities. She is a respected advocate, strategist, and attorney with deep roots in the cattle industry and a proven record of shaping agricultural policy at the state and federal levels. She founded Good and Associates to help agriculture clients navigate complex issues, strengthen stakeholder relationships, and turn challenges into strategic wins.Find her at www.goodandassoc.com.

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In this episode, Rachel visits with Devin Murnin from Miles City, Montana. Devin recently joined the staff at Livestock Marketing Association after a good run at Western Livestock Journal. He and his bride also host livestock tours annually in different states. (Livestocktours.com)

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In this episode, Rachel visits with legendary extension agent Marlin Eisenach, a fixture at the Morgan County Fair, the Colorado State Fair, and the National Western. He's a national treasure, man. Pull up a chair and let's hear some stories.

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In this episode, Cory Gaines of the Colorado Accountability Project joins Rachel to talk about another activist attempt aimed at CPW and, it's hard to believe, I know, we get a bit into the weeds on politics, rural Colorado, and ag.

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In this episode, Rachel introduces John Swartout, who is a political powerhouse (don't let that deter you- his stories are really interesting). During last week's CPW Commission meeting, Commissioner Robinson asked what it was people wanted the commission to do from a policy standpoint. John answered and it was powerful.

I also talk a little (sneak listen alert) about my historical fiction piece. Gulp.

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In this episode, Rachel introduces brand new National Western Stock Show CEO Wes Allison. You guys, he gave us a huge scoop on a new event that will be in Denver in 2026. Swoon!

Rachel also talks agriculture education (hi, Karval FFA!).

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Don't forget to check your cows, check your fields, and check your neighbors. It matters. Hats off to my classmates who gathered over the weekend to lay a good one to rest after he died too young at his own hand. This is too important to ignore, guys. Too. Damn. Important.

This episode finds Rachel and Cory Gaines failing in their dreams of becoming motivational speakers. Or not. They're both fired up about the appointment of Nicole Rosmarino, a rewilding advocate, to the top job at the Colorado State Land Board. Stay tuned to the end for Rachel's spicy and unpopular take on the upcoming governor race.

Find Cory on The Facebook and Substack at Colorado Accountability Project. Want his guide to offering public comment? Email or message him on his Jitterbug phone and he'll send it your way.

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