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.
Advancing the Legacy
Robbie LeValley: Steward of the Western Slope
Pull up a chair and join us for a real conversation with Robbie LeValley from the beautiful LaValley Ranch in Western Colorado. Robbie shares her story of life on the ranch, the ups and downs of keeping a multi-generational operation going, and her special friendship with the one and only Terry Fankhauser. We dig into everything from figuring out who gets the land next to embracing newfangled gadgets, all while keeping those important ranching traditions alive. Get ready for some honest talk, helpful insights, and maybe a chuckle or two about life out on the range.
Join us as we discuss:
- Robbie introduces her Colorado ranch and her Wyoming ranching roots, highlighting sustainability and future planning.
- She discusses the challenges of passing down the ranch and their current strategies for their son, Ross.
- Robbie explains how they blend ranching traditions with modern tech like virtual fences and soil sensors.
- She shares insights on multi-generational teamwork, communication, and empowering the next generation.
- Robbie offers her perspective on key issues facing ranchers and the vital role of young advocates.