Ranch Stewards Podcast

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Mini Series: RSA's The People Behind the Mission |...

Ranch Stewards Podcast ·

2026/09/24

In this episode of Ranch Stewards Podcast, we kick off our new mini series, RSA's The People Behind the Mission, where we sit down with members of the RSA team to learn about their backgrounds, their work, and what it's like being part of RSA. First up is Maida Knapton, who serves as RSA's Mapping Specialist. Maida shares her passion for working lands, the people who care for them, and practical conservation on the ground. Support the show The Ranchers Stewardship Alliance (RSA) is a rancher-...

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52:50

From Paradigm Shifts to Profit: A Ranching for Profit...

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2026/08/20

In this episode, Dallas Mount, Wes Salveson, and Aaron DeVries share their journeys into ranching, the impact of Ranching for Profit, and practical insights on grazing practices, business management, and succession planning. Perfect for ranchers looking to improve profitability and land stewardship. Dallas Mount's background and journey into ranchingImpact of Ranching for Profit on business practicesInnovative grazing practices in winterImportance of succession planning in ranchingLand stewar...

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38:32

Stewardship Across Generations: The Webb Ranch and...

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2026/07/16

In this episode of the Ranch Stewards Podcast, Communications Director Lauren Pettoruto sits down with third generation rancher Bill Webb and RSA's Executive Director Angel DeVries to explore the history of the Webb Ranch, the importance of grazing and conservation for healthy working lands, and how the RSA Grassbank Program is creating new opportunities for the next generation of ranchers. From family legacy and conservation to mentorship and the future of agriculture, this conversati...

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55:05

Paying Kids, Planning Retirement, Protecting the...

Ranch Stewards Podcast ·

2026/05/21

Most ranch families know they need to have financial conversations. Far fewer actually sit down and have them. In the Season 3 finale of the Ranch Stewards Podcast, host Haylie Shipp sits down with financial advisor Ty McDonald for an honest discussion about the topics many agricultural families tend to put off: paying kids through the ranch operation, retirement planning, succession conversations, and preparing both the ranch and the people behind it for the future. Together, Haylie and Ty d...

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53:54

Hands-On Learning for the Next Generation

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2026/05/12

Looking for practical conversations about the future of agriculture, ranch labor, and the people who keep working lands working? The Ranch Workforce Project Podcast Series brings together ranch managers, educators, consultants, and agricultural leaders to tackle real-world workforce challenges facing the industry today. Created through a collaboration between the Ranchers Stewardship Alliance and the Dan Scott Ranch Management Program, this limited series explored hiring, onboarding, mentorsh...

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80:35

Ranch Insight: Sheep Industry Takeaways for Beef...

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2026/05/07

What can the beef industry learn from the rise and decline of the sheep industry? In this final episode of the Rural Resilience webinar series, we are bringing you a replay of a live conversation with Brent Roeder, Montana State University Extension sheep specialist. Brent has spent his career in the sheep business, and in this talk he shares hard-earned lessons from decades of change, including global competition, shifting consumer demand, labor challenges, technology, and industry structure...

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73:06

Ranch Water: Low-Tech, High-Impact Restoration

Ranch Stewards Podcast ·

2026/05/05

⚠️ Heads up: this is a dense, information-rich episode pulled directly from a live webinar. If able, you will want to watch the full video replay on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gzL3MsevnOY?si=nPpL5mv1pDfQAfkm If audio is what you’ve got capacity for, you’re in the right place. This session explores Ranch Water: Low-Tech, High-Impact Restoration with Paul Jones of Tomichi Creek Ecosystem Services. Low-Tech Process-Based Restoration (LTPBR) is a hands-on approach to rebuilding natural water syste...

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32:13

No Fence, No Problem? Virtual Fencing on a Montana...

Ranch Stewards Podcast ·

2026/04/30

Not long ago, virtual fencing felt like a “maybe someday” idea. Today, ranchers are using it in some of the toughest country out there. Virtual fencing isn’t exactly a new conversation anymore, but how and where it’s being used continues to evolve. In this episode, we head off the prairie and into a forest allotment in western Montana. With rugged terrain, wildlife pressure, and little to no traditional fence, this is a real-world look at how the technology performs when things get complicate...

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36:15

What Are Ranch Workers Really Worth?

Ranch Stewards Podcast ·

2026/04/28

What should ranch workers really be paid, and why is nobody talking about it? Wages in agriculture can feel like a taboo subject, but avoiding the conversation is not helping anyone. In this episode of the Ranch Workforce Project, host Haylie Shipp sits down with Dr. Rachel Frost and McKenzie Rojas of Arrow M Cattle Company to break down what compensation actually looks like in today’s ranching world. McKenzie has built a strong following by saying the quiet part out loud. She tackles tough t...

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76:14

Ranch Health: Cattle Vaccination Best Practices

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2026/04/17

If you’ve ever helped work cattle and thought, “I hope I’m doing this right,” this episode is for you. This episode is an audio replay of a recorded webinar from the Rural Resilience series. As you listen, you may hear references to visual demonstrations and slides. If you’d like to follow along or watch the full webinar, you can view the video replay here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEVQMhK5448&list=PL4o5WDFewKec-Wb2Wq09nTgdeTwf4vUV-&index=3 Healthy herds are the foundat...

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55:47

Burnout on the Ranch: The Hidden Cost of Pushing Too...

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2026/04/14

Burnout in agriculture is often overlooked, but it carries real consequences for people, productivity, and profitability. In this episode of the Ranch Workforce Project, host Haylie Shipp and co-host Dr. Rachel Frost (Dan Scott Ranch Management Program at Montana State University) sit down with JD Hill of Padlock Ranch and Caroline Wild of Wild Ranch Solutions to explore burnout through both employer and employee lenses. From missed details and rising costs to turnover and safety risks, burno...

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46:00

Why Your Best Employees Leave and How to Make Them Stay

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2026/03/31

You hired well. You trained well. Everything seemed right. Then they left. If that sounds familiar, you are not alone. Employee turnover is one of the biggest challenges in agriculture today, and every time someone leaves, it costs time, energy, and momentum. In this episode of The Ranch Workforce Project, Haylie Shipp and Rachel Frost (Dan Scott Ranch Management Program at Montana State University) are joined by Chris Redman, former Turner Ranches manager, to break down what actually keeps e...

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59:11

Mutually Beneficial: Conservation Funding at Work on...

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2026/03/20

What happens when ranchers, conservation partners, and local communities all pull in the same direction? In this episode of the Ranch Stewards Podcast, we pull back the curtain on the Ranchers Stewardship Alliance’s Conservation Committee. Host Haylie Shipp is joined by Martin Townsend, Conservation Director for the Ranchers Stewardship Alliance, and Leo Barthelmess, rancher and RSA Board Member currently serving as Co-Treasurer, for a conversation about how this committee came together, wh...

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41:02

How Good Onboarding Builds Better Ranch Employees

Ranch Stewards Podcast ·

2026/03/17

Hiring the right person is only the beginning. The way a new employee is introduced to a ranch operation can shape their success, confidence, and long-term future in agriculture. In this episode, Haylie Shipp and Rachel Frost are joined by Aaron Paulson of Switchback Ranch to discuss why intentional onboarding is one of the most important and often overlooked parts of managing people in agriculture. Drawing from years of experience supervising interns, apprentices, seasonal workers, and full-...

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54:00

Cracking the Code to the Ideal Ranch Employee

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2026/03/04

What makes a great ranch employee, and how do you actually find and hire them? Cracking the Code to the Ideal Ranch Employee Finding and hiring the right people can be one of the most frustrating, and most rewarding, parts of ranch management. In this episode of the Ranch Workforce Project, host Haylie Shipp of the Ranchers Stewardship Alliance and co-host Rachel Frost of the Dan Scott Ranch Management Program at Montana State University are joined by Dr. Trey Patterson, CEO of Padlock Ranch....

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48:17

Eye in the Sky: Ranch Drones

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2026/02/19

What can a drone actually do on a working ranch, and is it worth the cost? In this episode, Haylie Shipp sits down with rancher Kari Koss, The Nature Conservancy’s Jason Hanlon, and Ranchers Stewardship Alliance Mapping Specialist Maida Knapton to talk about the real world uses of drones in agriculture. From checking water and locating cattle to mapping prairie dog towns and monitoring vegetation, this conversation focuses on practical applications for producers in large, remote landscapes li...

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50:15

Intentional Short Term Labor: Seasonal Work,...

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2026/02/17

Labor continues to be one of the biggest pressure points in agriculture. But when you are not hiring a full-time, long-term employee, the real question becomes: What kind of help do you actually need? In this episode of the Ranch Workforce Project, host Haylie Shipp and co-host Rachel Frost sit down with Taylre Sitz Zempel of Sitz Angus Ranch and Dan Leahy of the Foundation for Ranch Management to break down the practical differences between seasonal labor, internships, and apprenticeships. T...

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39:19

Bringing New Hands, New Ideas, and New Energy into...

Ranch Stewards Podcast ·

2026/02/03

Every working ranch tells two stories, the one behind us, and the one we are still trying to write. This episode marks the beginning of a 10 episode limited series collaboration between Ranchers Stewardship Alliance and the Dan Scott Ranch Management Program. Together, the series focuses on one of the most pressing challenges facing agriculture today, labor. In Episode 1, host Haylie Shipp is joined by co host Rachel Frost and guest Marty Ropp to explore why the traditional agricultural labor...

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83:23

Ranch Tech: GPS Tags & Drone Seeding

Ranch Stewards Podcast ·

2026/01/28

This episode of the Ranch Stewards Podcast features the audio-only version of a Rural Resilience webinar, created for listeners who prefer to learn on the go. The full video presentation is available for those who would like to see visuals and demonstrations. In this episode, ranchers share real-world examples of how technology is changing land and livestock management while supporting long-term stewardship. Rancher Ryan Lankford explains how GPS ear tags help him monitor cattle across large ...

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18:13

Introducing the Ranch Workforce Project

Ranch Stewards Podcast ·

2026/01/28

The Ranch Workforce Project is a limited series podcast collaboration between the Ranchers Stewardship Alliance and Montana State University’s Dan Scott Ranch Management Program. While the series is rooted in ranching, the conversations are relevant across all of agriculture, including farming, orchards, specialty crop operations, and diversified agricultural businesses facing workforce challenges. In this preview episode, host Haylie Shipp is joined by Rachel Frost to introduce the purpose o...

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