In todays world less than 2% of the population are involved with agriculture. So just imagine the fraction of a percent involved with raising sheep lamb or wool. Many large commodities connect with the consumer and tell their story with the help of marketing programs. Ryan and Dr. Rosie Busch talk about the benefits of these program and ways to ease the burden on small producers considering certification of their flock.

Dan Macon (much like Alice) daringly and inquisitively follows Dr. Busch (like the white rabbit always running late) down the chaotic rabbit hole of vaccine technology, immune responses, and availability in the US. It’s quite a tale.

After a lively herd check of the Emigh Livestock ewes and super speedy OPP sampling (seriously) Ryan decides it would be a great idea to be outnumbered by UC Davis SVM alumni. Meet the new Mill Station Vet associate, Dr. Katie McFarren, and enjoy the stories of Dr. Jason Bravos.

Dan and Ryan discuss the current negative market conditions. During last years markets record highs, we all knew they would come down. Now that they have, we are wondering why. They could have gone deeper and left a lot unsaid, but they discussed some key points we all should consider.

Rosie and Dan catch up on the California Wool Growers annual meeting and take a deep dive into EID technology

Ryan and Dr. Rosie Busch talk about what Ryan learned at the wool mill in North Carolina! Then we go down a major rabbit hole of the value of American wool to the infrastructure and the hard working people that make it happen. Enjoy

Ryan visits with Sam Kennedy of Columbia TN, and they talk about Sam’s family legacy and how he’s using sheep to rejuvenate and rebuild his family’s farm.

Dr. Rosie Busch and Dan Macon talk about ways to learn from your experiences, both successes and failures, and build a full story for what may have happened. Feild necropsies, the ultimate diagnostic test, may be a useful tool to add to your strategies for capturing information.

Ryan and Dan talk goals, goal setting, and how to not overachieve. Enjoy

Dan and Ryan discuss multi species grazing and get a little detailed on how and why it works in Ryan’s ranch. Could it work for Dan? Listen and find out.