Advancing the Legacy
Advancing the Legacy highlights generational succession planning in the Beef Industry. We tell families' stories about navigating successes, troubles, and humor around passing the baton from one generation to the next.
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Episodes
52 episodes
RJ Jolly: Public Service and Family Legacy
RJ Jolly: Public Service and Family LegacyA lifelong resident of Kit Carson, RJ Jolly is a 4th-generation cattleman. Alongside his brother, Tony, RJ manages a cow/calf operation and farms dryland acres in the 1000s. ...
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Episode 51
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50:18
Tom Compton: When the Kids Protested
Joining us from the Durango Colorado area, please welcome Tom Compton. He is a La Plata County rancher whose life has bridged the gap between the classroom and the open range.After teaching biology in Texas, Tom and ...
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Episode 50
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54:51
Gene Manuello: Corn, Hay and T-bones
It is a privilege to introduce a pillar of Sterling and a genuine friend, Gene Manuello.A Past President of the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association, Gene leads Manuello’s Inc., where he famously raises 'corn, hay, and T-bones.' Be...
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Episode 49
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39:50
Tom Harrington: Rancher. Advocate. CCA Past President.
I’m honored to introduce Tom Harrington, manager of Sue Anschutz-Rodgers’ Crystal River Ranch in Carbondale. With a career spanning Montana, Wyoming, Arizona, and Colorado, Tom knows exactly what it takes to run a top-tier operation....
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Episode 48
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51:29
Bill Barby: Legacy of the Barby Bridge
Legacy of the Barby BridgeBill Barby has spent his life working the rugged country along the Cimarron River on the Kansas/Oklahoma border. When it came time to retire, he didn't just walk away—he spent fiv...
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Episode 47
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45:02
Devin Murnin: A Legacy of Values
Devin Murnin, a longtime supporter of the livestock industry. Devin grew up near Miles City, Montana on a leased ranch with his family. He has built a career in the industry through roles at CCA working with Terry. The Western Livestock Jour...
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Episode 46
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1:05:37
Frank Daley: Dairy Roots, Construction Years, Cattle Life
Frank Daley grew up on his family’s dairy farm in Madison, Wisconsin. The dairy was rooted in his family since 1851. After beginning college, he found opportunities that led him into construction, a path that eventually brought him to Colora...
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Episode 45
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30:25
Carol Ann Flock: The Land Comes First
Today, we’re joined by Carol Ann Flock, owner of Flock Ranch, a commercial cow-calf producer deeply committed to land stewardship.After losing her husband, Phillip, four years ago, Carol Ann took the reins, continuin...
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Episode 44
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35:18
David Kraft: The Land Is the Legacy
David Kraft, a retired Rangeland Specialist, reflects on maintaining the land and how it is the only way to pass agriculture from one generation to the next.David shares how his family came to Kansas and how his own operation s...
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Episode 43
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1:09:47
Paul Clark: Faith. Family. Legacy.
Today we’re joined by Terry’s uncle, Paul Clark — though in many ways, he was more like a cool older brother. They’re only about a decade apart, and Terry looked up to Paul and admired him in many ways.Paul grew up a...
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Episode 42
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1:09:21
Ross T. Hendrickson: Replay Legacy Lives in Transparency
We are replaying a past episode this week!Ross T. Hendrickson shares his journey from a political career to managing the Hendrickson Cattle Company, emphasizing the importance of family legacy, community involvement, and the challenge...
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Episode 41
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57:06
Paul Bernklau: Buying Cattle, A People Business
I’m joined by Paul Bernklau, a 91-year-old cattle buyer who spent decades traveling in Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah, consigning cattle and building relationships along the way. Paul grew up on a ranch near Rifle, Colorado, but when he was 19,...
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Episode 40
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Robert and Shari Kurtz: Family Beyond the Fences
Robert and Shari Kurtz: Family Beyond the FencesIn this episode, we sit down with Robert and Shari Kurtz, lifelong farmers from east-central Kansas, to talk about what it means to steward both land and legacy. Shari, the only sibl...
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Episode 39
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45:42
Dan McCarty: Where the Dream Meets the Dirt
In this episode, we hear from Dan McCarty, a fourth-generation Coloradan with deep roots in the cattle industry. Dan shares stories about his family's history in agriculture, going all the way back to his great-grandfather, a medical doctor who...
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Episode 38
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39:07
Mark Roeber: 135 Years of Legacy
Today we head to Paonia, Colorado, to sit down with Mark Roeber. He operates Mt Lamborn LLC and Mt Lamborn Triple LLP. This multi-generational operation’s story begins in 1889, when the first generation purchased the property from the ...
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Episode 37
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48:35
Tim Canterbury: Public Lands, Private Values
We are replaying one of our favorites! Today, I’m joined by Tim Canterbury, a longtime family friend and true cattleman. My kids know him as “Uncle Tim.” He’s played Barbie dolls and many rounds of checkers ...
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Episode 36
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1:02:01
Bill Gray: A Legacy Gets His Wings
Today we're replaying an episode I recorded about a month ago with someone very special to Terry and me, Bill Gray of Gray Ranches in Ordway, Colorado. When I first came into the CCA world, I honestly thought Bill was the associatio...
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Episode 35
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28:43
Rachel Gabel: The Unknown Plan
My guest today is my friend Rachel Gabel, writer, ag advocate, and host of the Pro Ag podcast. She’s known for her work in The Fence Post, the Denver Gazette, and the Colorado Springs Gazette. Rachel knew Terry and leaned on him for his stea...
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Episode 34
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45:05
Aidan Datteri: Raising Leaders
Aiden Datteri shares his journey as a young agriculturalist, discussing his experiences with livestock, particularly rabbits, goats, and cattle. He reflects on his involvement with FFA, the importance of succession planning in agriculture, a...
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Episode 33
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47:09
Robert Farnam: How Leaving Home Created a Legacy
In this engaging conversation, Robert Farnam shares his journey from a ranch in California to becoming a successful business owner in the cattle supply industry. He discusses the importance of mentorship, the challenges of running a business...
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Episode 32
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1:16:52
CCA: Leadership in Action with Erin Spaur
I’m joined again by Erin Spaur, Executive Vice President of the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association. She addresses previous guest issues. The rising cost of production — which often means ranchers need a second job — and the importance of under...
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Episode 31
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33:08
Lisa Fuller: The Strength to Keep It Rolling
Lisa's journey began in Western Kansas, where she grew up on a large farm. The hay business in Emporia faces unique climate challenges, impacting yield. Multi-generational ranching is a significant aspect of Lisa's family history. Gary's...
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Episode 30
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51:30
Bill Gray: A Legacy in Motion
In this conversation, Bill Gray shares his extensive experience in ranching, spanning over 53 years, and discusses the importance of family heritage in succession planning. He reflects on the challenges of transitioning the ranch to the next...
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Episode 29
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