Stories from California Cattle Country
Stories from California Cattle Country takes listeners to some of the most beautiful parts of this diverse state to learn more about the people and practices of ranches and dairies. Follow our host, Ryan as he darts around the state meeting cattle ranchers and dairy farmers learning about the animals and land they care for everyday.This podcast is produced by the California Cattlemen’s Foundation with support from the California Cattle Council.
Episodes
67 episodes
S3 E9 Ranching and Bird Conservation with Matt Allshouse of the Audubon Society and Bobcat Ranch
In this episode we speak with Matt Allshouse, Conservation Ranching Program Manager at National Audubon Society about Bobcat Ranch and how responsible grazing is critical to native bird species.
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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25:01
S3 E8 PREDATORS: Speaking with rancher Wes Moore in Humboldt County about Nuisance Dogs
In this episode we speak to Wes Moore about how packs of once domesticated dogs, primarily let loose by area marijuana farmers seasonally, are affecting his herd and his families livelihood.
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21:36
S3 E7: PREDATORS - Mountain Lions with Vince Fontana in Half Moon Bay
In this episode we speak with Vince Fontana of Flashlight Ranch in Half Moon Bay which is in San Mateo County... a region dealing with increasing Mountain Lion activity.
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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20:16
S3E6 Predators: Wolves in Modoc County with Myles Flournoy
In this episode we speak with rancher Myles Flournoy of the Likely Land and Livestock Company in Modoc county about the prevalence of wolves in the area, the effects that they can have on ranching operations and what can be done, if anything,&n...
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18:23
S3 E5: ON FIRE & PREDATORS with California Cattlemen's Vice President of Public Affairs on how policy plays a role in California Ranching
In this episode we speak with Kirk Wilbur, Vice President of Public Affairs for the California Cattlemen's Association, about legislation he shepherded in to allow California ranchers access to their animals during wildfire events and what can ...
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25:40
S3 E4: ON FIRE with Stephanie Larson County Director and Livestock Range Management Advisor for the UC Cooperative Extension
In this Episode we speak with Dr Stephanie Larson, County Director and Livestock Range Management Advisor and Director of University of California Cooperative Extension, Sonoma County about fires in Sonoma county, rangeland management and how c...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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20:48
S3 E3 ON FIRE: With Mike Furlong in Bodega Bay
In this episode we talk to Mike Furlong about his ranching operation in Bodega Bay, his family's experience with fires in the area and what can be done, if anything, to mitigate them.More about the Redwood Emp...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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17:31
S3 E2 On Fire: with Anthony Stornetta, Firefighter and Rancher in Santa Barbara County
In this episode we speak with California Rancher and Deputy Fire Chief for the Santa Barbara Fire Dept. Anthony Stornetta about increasing, in fact historical, fire behavior and what can be done to mitigate it. Anthony was instrumental in devel...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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18:20
S3 E1 On fire: with Dave Daley in Oroville
In this episode we speak with Dave about his experience with the fire, how wildland management is holding up and his feelings on the outlook for the future. I Cry for the Mountains a...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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24:27
S2 E38: Direct-to-Consumer Sales with Justin Lofton of AH Beef
In this episode we speak with Justin Lofton of AH Beef about the direct-to-consumer marketplace... its benefits and its difficulties. This episode is the 3rd to come out of imperial valley and frankly wasn't planned. We also talk about some del...
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Season 2
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Episode 38
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20:50
S2E37 Discussing feedlots in Imperial Valley with Mike Sulpizio of Superior Cattle Feeders
In this episode we speak with Mike Sulpizio of Superior Cattle Feeders about the feeding sector of the cattle business, water, quiet cows and the unique history of the Imperial Valley.
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Season 2
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Episode 37
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22:12
S2E36 Visiting Our First Ever Feedlot and Joe Dan Cameron in Imperial Valley
In this episode we speak with Joe Dan Cameron of Mesquite Cattle Feeders about the feeding sector of the cattle business, quiet cows and the unique history of the Imperial Valley.
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Season 2
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Episode 36
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22:11
S2 E35 Ranching in Lincoln CA, what happens when cattle get out and wolves with Rich Ross
In this episode we speak with rancher Rich Ross about his unique location, why a 77 year old attorney would choose ranching as a way of life and his partnership with another rancher, 77 year old Wally Roney. We also talk a bit about wolves (whi...
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Season 2
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Episode 35
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22:30
S2 E34 Cattlemen's Livestock Market w/ Jake Parnell in Galt, CA
In this episode we speak with Jake Parnell, owner of the Cattlemens Livestock Market in Galt California… 20 miles south of Sacramento about the livestock market, common misconceptions and why communication is critical between the ag and non ag ...
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Season 2
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Episode 34
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23:41
S2 E33 Stories of El Dorado with Tim Neilsen
In this episode we speak with rancher Tim Neilsen about El Dorado ranch and his commitment to ranching almost 8000 acres of the Sierra foothills in collaboration with the American River Conservancy in an effort to preserve area biodiversity of ...
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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26:02
S2 E32 Reconciliation Ecology with Elena Delacy of the American River Conservancy
In this episode we speak with Elena Delacy, executive director of the American River Conservacy about working with California ranchers in an effort to preserve critical ecosystems through land trusts in the American and Consumnes water basins.
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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24:18
S2 E31 Avdis Ranch in Sacramento CA
In this episode we discuss the intricacies of direct-to-consumer sales, the appeal of the ranching lifestyle and the shaky future of a small city ranch under the looming shadow of suburban sprawl with lawyer/rancher Nick Avdis. <...
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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20:31
S2 E30 Modern Day Cattle Drive with Bull Hauler Tim Lewis and 290 Holsteins
In this episode we join Tim Lewis in his truck Whoa Black Betty to ferry some calves from a dairy in Escalon to a feedlot in Nevada returning with some cows to the same lot stopping only for fuel and truck stop burritos. We'l...
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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24:30
S2 E29 Agritourism, Long Horned Cattle and Inspirational Quotes in Nicasio w/ Melissa Daniels of Cow Track Ranch
In this episode we speak with Melissa about ranching in Nicasio, about her Angus and Long Horned Cattle, and the ancillary businesses she runs through agritourism to ensure the success of her operation through hosting and educating non-ranchers...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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22:34
S2 E28 Interviewing school-aged and future agricultural professionals, Ulises Garcia and Chiara Stornetta
My purpose for the visit was to highlight the importance of this county fair to the next generation of agricultural professionals. Specifically, those still in elementary, middle or high school. In this episode we speak with Ulises Garcia, a 17...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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23:28
S2 E27 Belling Cows & Bullet Holes w/ the Brennan's in La Grange
In this episode we visit Sherri and Bob Brennan just north of La Grange, Calif. to bell some cows prior to the herd's annual pilgrimage into the Stanislaus National Forest at Eagle Meadows which sits at just about 7,400' elevation.
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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16:25
S2 E26 Ranching Out of Left Field with the Cremers in Sloughhouse
On this sweltering day I speak with Rancher Bart Cremers at his ranch in Sloughhouse. I first spoke with his wife Noelle via telephone, a former cca employee, about their operation. The Cremers a bit of a unicorn in this industry as they are fi...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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23:50
S2 E25 Learning about Red Hided Angus and Cattle Brands with Rita McPhee of McPhee Red Angus Ranch
In this episode we visit Rita McPhee from the McPhee Red Angus ranch in Lodi California. McPhee Red Angus differs a bit from our typical cattle ranch in that it only has red hided angus cattle (commonly Angus have black hides) and that their bu...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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22:01
S2 E24 Moving Cattle with Tim Curran in Sierra County
In this episode we meet up with Tim Curran in Sattley, California which is a few miles north of Sierraville... which is about 40 miles due west as the crow flies from Reno, Nevada. Note that the crow would have to fly over mountains at about 80...
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17:24
S2 E23 Ranching, Tree Farming & BBQ with Pete Bussman in Humboldt County
This week we return to Humboldt County and speak with rancher Peter Bussman.In our last episode we spoke with Jason & Dean Hunt along with Justin Mora about ranching in Humboldt county with an emphasis on managing the areas Roosevelt...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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