Stories for Cattle Producers

These blogs highlight individuals and companies who are making waves in the beef industry as fellow cattle producers, entrepreneurs and leaders. This series is a collection of their stories and Shaye’s thoughts on what we need to remember as beef producers.

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Cheers to 3 Years

A lot has changed in the past 3 years but the values of CCC have remained true. Here are 3 ranching lessons I’ve picked up on from every last person that has been on my show and RancherMind events.

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Head Cowboss & Beef Industry Enthusiast

“If you love what you do, you never work a day in your life” This quote rings true for Sam Swanson and her career in the beef industry. Sam has a big heart for the beef industry and she started chasing those dreams early in her career.

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Combining Art & Ranching

Hayley Skinner, Skinner Ranch Mama, is a true creative that can preserve any special ranch moment with her sketches. She has been a creative for her entire life and combined that with ranching when she started dating her now-husband at the age of 21.

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Displaying the True Beauty of the Western Lifestyle

He says, “The life I live is poetry itself.” Kelly believes that whether it’s farming, ranching or you just love the lifestyle and the feel of riding a horse; there is something poetic about who we are and what we do for a living.

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Just Start! Here are Your First 3 Steps

I got there eventually, but the truth is that if I just would’ve just started sooner. I would be farther along. If you have a problem you want to solve or a passion to show, here are 3 tips to help you start sooner.⬇️

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7 Ways to Earn Revenue from Your Land

LandTrust has helped landowners across several states earn a significant portion of new income that improves not only their operations but their overall lifestyle too.

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It’s Up to YOU

I believe the number one thing that holds many of us back is ourselves. Yes, time and money are always constraints. But if you truly want something, you’ll figure out a way to get it.

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Build what Matters Most

Do you really want to make these dreams happen? Sharing your dreams with others makes you more accountable and likely to reach them.

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A Christmas Message

Merry Christmas. If you don’t read any further, please know that I send you warm greetings during this season. But, I’d encourage you to take 2 minutes to finish this blog.

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Preserving the Legacy of a Mindset

We respect and hold on to the legacy of the pioneers and all that they built to the point that tradition can be an anchor holding us back from discovering new methods and ideas.

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Volunteer without the Stress

Volunteering teaches youth the power of kindness, that it’s important to give back and it provides a sense of confidence that they can pursue their dreams because YOU support them in getting there.

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5 Steps to Become an Effective Communicator of Science

I left the lecture and panel discussion with a greater understanding of the subject matter and my eyes opened to not only the topic, but also why we need to improve how we communicate science.

So what does effective communication of science look like?

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