Kaitlin Houck: Flint Hills Forward

In this episode of Advancing the Legacy Podcast, we hear from Kaitlin Houck, a fifth-generation rancher from the Flint Hills of Kansas. Kaitlin shares her deep connection to her family's land and their long-standing tradition of raising registered Angus and Simmental cattle. We learn about the family's commitment to education, with Kaitlin proudly following in the footsteps of her father and grandfather as a Kansas State University graduate. Join us as Kaitlin discusses the intricacies of their cow-calf operation, their innovative approaches to genetic improvement, and the enduring values that guide their ranching legacy.

Join us as we discuss: 

• Kaitlin's background as a fifth-generation rancher in the Flint Hills of Kansas and her work alongside her father and grandfather
• Their registered Angus and Simmental cow-calf operation and their unique phone bid-off system for selling bulls
• The adoption of embryo transfer technology to accelerate genetic improvement within their herd and expand their fall calving program
• The importance of low-stress cattle handling on horseback, a cherished tradition passed down through generations
• Their comprehensive range management practices, including prescribed burning and targeted weed control, to maintain the health and productivity of their Flint Hills pastures