Sheridan County AG Update

🌾 Sheridan County Ag Update! 🤠 This week, Liz welcomes Ella Hiller and Kaya Caster, members of John B. Kendrick FFA, to talk all things FFA! They’ll share highlights from the National FFA Convention, talk about upcoming fruit sales, look back at events where they’ve excelled, and share their optimism for the future of FFA in Sheridan County. 🍎🌱 Hear how these young leaders are growing their skills, making a difference, and carrying agricultural education forward! 📺 Tune in to this week’s Sheridan County Ag Update!

Today, Liz visits with Red Grade Riders coach Mark Guynn and riders Hannah Harlan and Helen Morris. They discuss the IEA (Interscholastic Equestrian Association), how competitions work, the upcoming season, and what they enjoy most about being part of the team. The IEA helps make equestrian sports more accessible by allowing riders to compete without owning their own horse or riding equipment.

This week on Sheridan County Ag Update, Liz Kincaid sits down with Cashlee Kates and Tabitha Sandberg of the Sheridan County Rodeo Board for a behind-the-scenes look at one of the county's biggest traditions. They discuss this year's rodeo events, what goes into organizing the celebration, the need for new board members and volunteers, and share insider details about what it takes to keep the Sheridan County Rodeo running strong. Whether you're a longtime rodeo fan or thinking about getting involved, this episode offers a closer look at the people and passion behind the event.

This week on Sheridan County Ag Update, Liz welcomes back Rindy West from the Wyoming State Fair Foundation to preview everything happening at this year's Wyoming State Fair. They discuss exciting upgrades to the fair's live streaming equipment, new contests and events, the full fair schedule, volunteer opportunities, and much more. Whether you're a longtime fairgoer or planning your first visit, tune in to hear what's new and what you can look forward to at one of Wyoming's biggest annual celebrations.

This week on Sheridan County Ag Update, Liz sits down with members of the Sheridan WYO Rodeo Board of Directors, Zane Garstad, Hayden Heaphy and Jess Sams to discuss one of the biggest celebrations of the year in Sheridan. They take a closer look at the wildly popular Indian Relay races, share what goes into preparing for rodeo week, and talk about the many events leading up to the Sheridan WYO Rodeo. From behind-the-scenes planning to the excitement of welcoming thousands of visitors, discover what it takes to be part of one of Sheridan's most cherished traditions and why rodeo week continues to be such an important part of the community's culture.

On this week's Sheridan County Ag Update, Liz Kincaid sits down with Raen LeVell, writer and director of the acclaimed movie, Outriding the Devil. Called "Masterful" by the Houston Chronicle and "One of the great rodeo movies" by the PRCA, the film tells the incredible true story of world champion barrel racer and Texas Rodeo Hall of Famer Angela Ganter. After being diagnosed with Stage 4 breast cancer, Ganter faced a decade-long battle for her life.

Through determination and grit, she defied the odds and returned to professional rodeo, culminating in a triumphant victory at Cheyenne Frontier Days. Tune in as LeVell discusses the inspiration behind the film, the making of the movie and the remarkable story of a woman who went from "death's door to the winner's circle."

WATCH the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Od8gH5PeWc

This week on Sheridan County Ag Update, Liz visits with Miss Sheridan WYO Rodeo Isabella Yellowtail, Sheridan WYO Rodeo Jr. Princess Novalee Anderson, and Sheridan WYO Rodeo Queen Attendant Jentry Reid. They discuss their upcoming pageants, the platforms and causes they are passionate about, and the responsibilities that come with representing the Sheridan WYO Rodeo. The trio also shares what they enjoy most about being part of Sheridan Rodeo Royalty and how the experience has helped them grow as ambassadors for rodeo, agriculture, and their community.

This week on Sheridan County Ag Update, Liz is joined by David Johnson and Kylen Holt from Rooted in Wyoming. They discuss the importance of teaching kids about gardening and agriculture, from worms and soil health to harvesting and distribution. They also talk about the Garden to Cafeteria program, sharing their experiences helping connect locally grown food with schools while educating students about where their food comes from.

This week on Sheridan County Ag Update, Liz sits down with Ike Sankey to talk about the upcoming Cowgirl Cadillacs Horse Sale. They discuss the outstanding quality of horses featured in the trade sale, what makes the event unique, and how all of the consigners are women. Ike also shares details about the upcoming sale and what attendees can expect from this special event celebrating horsemanship, ranching, and western heritage.

This week on Sheridan County Ag Update, Liz sits down with Range War Rodeo President Chet Johnson, Vice President Joe Smith, and Treasurer Sarah Askamit to talk about the upcoming Range War Rodeo at the Johnson County Fairgrounds in Buffalo, Wyoming on June 11th — the first of three rodeos happening this summer. They discuss the many roles and responsibilities required to keep a rodeo running smoothly, from planning and organization to behind-the-scenes operations, while also sharing their personal experiences and passion for the rodeo community.