Lifestock Podcast: Recent Episodes
Kurtis Reid
The livestock industry is the chosen lifestyle for many rooted in agriculture, community, education, and passion. I hope you enjoy as much as I do the stories and lessons from industry leaders and truly great people. I love to hear the history and journey of industry mentors to better myself and help to pass those along to all that wish to listen. The Lifestock Podcast is for all that want to build their knowledge, fuel their passion of the business and help to develop an understanding of your own brand.
My dad is the best! If you have met him, I know you understand what I mean and why my family will all stand behind that. An amazing father figure growing up, dedicated to his family and always had a love for Hereford Cattle and people David set great examples for us. Plus, since turning 23 and getting married, he has become the smartest person I know, my siblings around those same time frames in their lives echo that comment.
I am fortunate to work with him developing our cow herd, learning business, my family history and most importantly how to treat people the right way. His patience is unmatched. He is genuine and heartfelt. He is my dad, my best friend and my hero.
Thank you to Season 3 sponsors:
- BoviGen Reproductive Services
- Klassen Industries
- Angus World
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Kurtis Reid
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I've always associated Bruce Holmquist with just being everywhere! It seems like no matter the event or gathering, he is sure to be there. It was great to hear from him about the World Simmental Fleckvieh Conference and how he will be a part of two of these events in Canada. A wonderful accomplishment for the Simmental breed as a whole on the world stage highlighting Canadian Seed Stock.
Bruce’s list of organizational affiliation and board activity is very long and impressive. I sure appreciate him talking to us about those positions and how some opportunities came around. I also think him highlighting some of the sacrifices along the way is important too.
It is clear that the Simmental breed and Agribition hold a special place in Bruce’s heart. He has dedicated most of his adult life to being a part of the industry and working to leave it better for the next members or exhibitors to come.
Thank you to Season 3 sponsors:
- BoviGen Reproductive Services
- Klassen Industries
- Angus World
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Kurtis Reid
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Season 4 is here!
Thank y’all so much for your continued support. We are excited to put together another season of interviews and discussions with industry leaders.
Our season kicks off with Tyson Buyer from BoviGen. A great story about having a passion, building a plan and making a vision a reality. It’s always great when a plan comes together, even though there can be a few bumps along the road.
Thank you to Season 3 sponsors:
- BoviGen Reproductive Services
- Klassen Industries
- Angus World
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Kurtis Reid
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Carlin Rajotte joins me to talk a little bit about D&N Livestock and lead us into their upcoming 3rd annual bull sale, February 28th, 2024.
Contact the Rajotte’s with any questions and make sure to stop by outside of Peebles Saskatchewan to tour the bulls.
Dave 306-736-8698
Ben 306-495-7727
Carlin 306-495-7292
This episode is all about celebrating the accomplishment of Canadians having success with breeding cattle in the show ring in Canada and the United States! Each of the three parts were fun to record as the stories of winners and their contributions to programs I truly find hard to resist. From finding or breeding one to following it though to achieve the biggest dreams, its what we all chase.
Wilbar Cattle
Bryan and Tracey take us through their time with Conley Southpoint 8362. Their decision to purchase through showing and then now seeing the rewards of their efforts. I will always cheer for cattle to not only win in the show ring but to work in the real world where livelihoods are made on breeding decisions and quality cattle.
INC Cattle Co
A sweep of the first ever American National Speckle Park Show with Champion Female and Champion Bull. Born and raised, that feeling of knowing they are special, seeing your dreams playout and knowing your efforts and work even in the crappiest of moments all built up to this!
Cay’s Cattle/Serhineko Cattle Co
SVY Mayfield 30H. Registration number 1 million in the AICA. Multiple times Grand Champion in 2022 in Edmonton and at Agribition. The Supreme Champion bull at Agribition. Denver National Champion. His first American semen offering selling in its entirety to one breeder for $140,000USD. It is interesting hearing both side. Finding the right one, breeding that one. Working on him, the team effort it takes. Putting an animal of that caliber in the right place at the right time with the max effort to look the right way.
Congratulations to all of my guests on this episode on their achievements.
Make sure to look me up at Agribition to get your Lifestock Podcast hat!
Thank you to Season 3 sponsors:
- Bow Valley Genetics
- Angus World
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Kurtis Reid
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When I had the idea to have Robert Ballantyne on the podcast I reached out to several mutual acquaintances and received back a pile of information and questions to ask. Every person I talked to was excited about what would come from this interview, I felt the pressure to make it happen. Good thing Robert is such a great guy to visit with and really knocked it out of the park.
I wanted to keep this interview to release at Agribition as it is such a special event and place for Robert. He built a career and lifestyle, memories and a brand at Canadian Western Agribition. Robert’s selfless contributions to CWA helped to build its international report and widen its audience.
Diamond B was at the most elite level of Galloway Cattle across the globe and the Ballentyne’s goal was to just keep getting better every chance they could. I will listen back on this interview a lot driving down the road or doing chores. The knowledge and genuine nature of Robert is captivating. His advice is second to none and his love for the Canadian Cattle Industry is alive as ever.
A closing remark from a close friend of mine after telling him Mr Ballantyne was going to be my Agribition release, “He is a damn good human. They don't make them better than Robert.” It is a fact that the Lifestock Podcast audience will enjoy this one.
Thank you to Season 3 sponsors:
- Bow Valley Genetics
- Angus World
Thank y'all for listening. Please leave us a rating and review on your favorite pod catcher. Find me at Agribition to get your FREE LIFESTOCK PODCAST HAT!
Kurtis Reid
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The fall is here, chill in the air and snow in the forecast. I love this time of year.
Chad Ross from L-7 Land and Cattle joined me on this episode to talk about cows. Chad has been active in the industry from day one. I had even forgotten about him working in the Semen industry until we visited more about it.
I think Chad’s perspective is unique as he has lived in the purebred world and then built his program with commercial cattle roots. In the episode we only scratched the surface talking about cows and family. I've always admired Chad’s dedication to board activity and being an influential member of the Canadian Beef business. Chad is on these boards and spends his time serving to make a difference, that's something we all should admire.
Enjoy our conversation!
Thank you to Season 3 sponsors:
- Bow Valley Genetics
- Angus World
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Kurtis Reid
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When I say my two guests are my guys, I really mean that. This podcast gets a little loose and off the rails because interviewing two of your best friends since college that have seen a bunch of the dumb crap you did, well it's harder to keep a straight tone. I do appreciate Royce O’Neil and Tyler ‘Talls’ Martin for keeping the stories to a decent minimum and the chirps subdued enough.
We got into how I started my podcast first and then they copied my idea… actually we literally had the same brain child at about the exact same time. Then we bounced some ideas and other things off one another. My guest’s podcast is called, F’d Up Farming. If you can’t tell by the name, there are a few cuss words tossed in their episodes that cover farming topics, one of the most badass segments ever called killing the day and how they have built an epic Texas Country playlist on Spotify. Plus, maybe their claim to fame, their booze review. This is primarily bourbon, and it is exceptional. Make sure to find that playlist on Spotify and their episodes on all podcast platforms.
Wrapping up we discussed their new cattle business because heck we had too! MO Cattle Co and their ideas/philosophy. It was fun to listen and hear their perspectives as commercial cattlemen that are stepping into the seedstock market for the first time.
Kreoger if you're reading this, yes i talk about it in the close out.
Thank you to Season 3 sponsors:
- Bow Valley Genetics
- Angus World
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Kurtis Reid
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Tanya said right from the start before I hit record, “I usually am quite straight forward, I like doing business like that.” Tanya, I sure as heck do too! Poplar Meadows Angus is an elite supplier of Angus genetics world wide. Tanya has built her herd by sourcing top genetics in the breed that fit her vision, readily propagating them and not being shy about showing them off. With the next generation now active in the day to day, Poplar Meadows will keep doing what they love. Tanya has built a vast network of connections and a solid customer base for her bull and female sales. All based on that opening quote, being honest and straightforward.
This interview idea stemmed from a facebook post Tanya made in the winter of 2023 about what things could be done for cost savings at ‘sales events’ such as a bull sale. The post took on a life of its own and really debated topics such as sale management fees, auctioneering fees, facility rent, crew help, meals, beverage offerings, video sales, online sales… and on and on. We cleaned up the debate topics a bit and discussed some of the ideas.
We also talked about her in recent years herd reduction, the type she likes and her fire for a breed that her father loved too! I could have kept talking to her for hours. Selfishly I feel like I have expanded my network that much more too.
Thank you to Season 3 sponsors:
- Bow Valley Genetics
- Angus World
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Kurtis Reid
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It was great to venture into the Speckle Park breed! Barry and Cory Ducherer were great guests to have. A rich history in the breed from literally a crow's flight to the birthplace and origin of the Breed outside of Maidstone Saskatchewan.
River Hill is synonymous with Speckle Park and is admired across the world. They have held record highs in the sales of animals and frozen genetics. The Ducherer family has had a massive amount of success in the showring as they continuously built their brand. My favorite part is that they did all this while helping to develop and market the breed as a whole!
We touched on sourcing genetics, the frozen frenzy of flushing cows sending eggs around the world, how the market changes and having to build breed acceptance when it is not 100+ years old. Where opportunity looks to be in the future and how their family has been a part of it all.
Thank you to Season 3 sponsors:
- Bow Valley Genetics
- Angus World
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Kurtis Reid
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Wayne and Anne are no strangers to the business of Agriculture. They each have a diverse background of hands on experience and industry influence.
I learnt a bunch from each as we visited, especially that a love for cattle just never seems to fade!
Entertaining stories of working in the semen business, building and managing the Limousin Voice, having two influential roles at Remington then onto the CCIA and selling trucks!
Thank you to Season 3 sponsors:
- Bow Valley Genetics
- Angus World
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Kurtis Reid
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This episode starts in the Agribition feed alley. Copper Creek were stalked nose to nose with us so one late feeding I was able to block
Phil from an easy exit and held him at gunpoint to come on the podcast… just kidding, he could have gone the long way around to get away.
Asking Phil and Catherine to be guests to me is a no brainer. Hard Working people I feel is an understatement. They have always led by example and had those results speak for themselves. With a diverse background and unique experiences we are so fortunate that they were willing to share with us on the podcast. Cow families, what should you expect from your own marketing, pivoting with change.
Thank you to Season 3 sponsors:
- Bow Valley Genetics
- Angus World
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Kurtis Reid
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One of my favorite things about visiting with Greg Pugh is that he keeps it 100%. You ask him a question and you’ll get a genuine answer. Greg has experience that does not just focus on ranch and farming, he’s had several jobs off farm and maintains one of the more open mindsets to all facets of discussion I’ve encountered.
Being realistic with yourself and acknowledging the truth about the time and effort of any endeavor is some great advice shared from Greg.
No matter what, when I meet back up with Greg around the industry it always brings a smile out with a good handshake.
Thank you to Season 3 sponsors for climbing on board with the Lifestock Podcast:
- Bow Valley Genetics
- Angus World
Contact Vandy Cattle/ Vandy Cattle Genetic to get your semen lined up for those spring babies, it’s not too late.
Thanks for listening. Please leave us a rating and review on your favorite pod catcher. Enjoy episode 28.
Kurtis Reid
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WE ARE BACK! We missed y’all too.
Episode 27 starts Season 3 off with a bang. Garth Rancier of Rancier Farms joins me to talk about cows, getting a start in the business and describes some of his key thoughts. We talk about cow families and understanding where we are comparative to others is not always the same, that’s how we get better. Garth really hits the nail on the head talking about how marketing needs to fit your personally and how knowing people is key.
Thank you to Season 3 sponsors for climbing on board with the Lifestock Podcast:
- Bow Valley Genetics
- Aberdeen Angus World
Also thank you to episode sponsor Vandy Cattle/ Vandy Cattle Genetics. Find them on Facebook and get your hands on the best Maine genetics available in Canada and the full Griswold Genetics line up, show them your G-
Plus you’ll hear from our friends at Poplar Park Shorthorns and Choose Hereford.
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Kurtis Reid
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Thanks for listening to the Lifestock Podcast in 2022.
Thank you Klassen Industries as our full season sponsor for 2022.
Happy New Year,
Kurtis Reid
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In the Hereford Breed he needs no introduction.
In the cattle business he is in that upper level of cattle minds and sharpness. Visiting with Tom I’ve always considered a wonderful opportunity to learn.
Tom’s marketing mindset and outside of the box thinking at the height of WTK Polled Herefords was unmatched. Countless industry leaders have personal stories about Tom and are grateful for those experiences.
I hope you enjoy listening!
Kurtis Reid
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This has been a long awaited episode to record. Jimmy Joe is a natural born storyteller that has been there, done that and sometimes tried it again. Jimmy Joe is widely known for this time with Remington and on the show road. His experience with people and marketing cattle is second to none and the stories he shares are not only entertaining but there is a pile of great advice to be absorbed.
Being born into the cattle business doesn't feel like it does justice in describing Jimmy’s upbringing, I refer to him as a son of the Angus breed in the episode and I think that is just very fitting. It sure doesn’t sound like Jim ever backed down from a “you can't do that” comment in his life. We rehash a bit of the legendary Agribition Swamp, talk about life on the road and the goodtimes that precede the hard times.
Jimmy is very open about his mental health issues he faced while working and the issues that were created as he tried to just keep pushing through. We are so fortunate today that the stigma of mental health is not as it once was and health professionals across the country are more informed than ever. If you feel that pressure or can relate to Jimmy’s story below are some wonderful services available free of charge and mostly anonymous if you choose to do so.
Thanks again Jimmy Joe for the laughs and advice. You’re welcome Lee Wilson for leaving a few stories on the cutting room floor.. Just kidding.
Mental Health Resources
211 (call / text / website) (Funded by United Way, Gov of Can)
https://bc211.ca
https://ab.211.ca
https://sk.211.ca
https://mb.211.ca
The Canada Suicide Prevention Service
Call: 1-833-456-4566 (Available 24/7/365) Text: 45645
https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca
Canadian Mental Health Association
www.Cmha.ca
Agricultural Health Safety Network
https://cchsa-ccssma.usask.ca/aghealth
SK Farm Health program
https://saskpolytech.ca/about/applied-research-and-innovation/farmh/
Online Therapy Unit, University of Regina
www.onlinetherapyuser.ca
Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program
https://manitobafarmerwellness.ca/
Farm stress lines:
Manitoba:
Call toll free: 1-866-367-3276
Websites: https://supportline.ca/
https://www.tmsd.mb.ca
Saskatchewan:
Call toll free: 1-800-667-4442
Website: www.farmstressline.ca
Thanks for listening to the Lifestock Podcast.
Thank you Klassen Industries as a full season sponsor and to INC Cattle with their The Big Chill Frozen Genetics Sale, Dec 17 Saskatoon SK for your episode sponsorship.
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Winter is almost here! What great fall and harvesting weather we have had. The elasticity of the cattle operation and Ranchers is something to admire as calves are being weaned and bales hauled into the yard.
This episode Mona Howe of Mo Angus joined me. Mona has always been someone I respect for her drive to further education and grow her network. She has developed and built up her confidence as we discuss in the episode. Kids, if you're shy or don’t feel like you need to talk much this is a great episode to hear from someone that was like you that now can command a full room’s attention.
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Thanks to episode Sponsor’s D&N Livestock and our Season sponsor Klassen Industries.
Appreciate y’all listening,
Kurtis Reid
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Episode 22 hits the airwaves or podsphere as we get into the heart of the fall. Driving the countryside the majority of the crop is off, cattle prices are looking solid and optimism is much higher than in the not so distant past. Production sale season is here! Get out there, attend some sales, meet some people and enjoy yourself.
Rolly joins me on this episode to talk about cows, places and marketing. Rolly has always been a colourful story teller of breed history and past experiences. He has a long history in the purebred cattle business across North America and has worked, judged and traveled across the world. With a vast network and the uncanny ability to remember names, Rolly has lived through some wonderful highs and dealt with some tough lows with health issues and his herd dispersion of Braebank Shorthorns then Livestock. A take away I hope you note as the interview finishes is that it is never too late to try something and to never quit chasing your passions, even if they are not the same 5 years from now. Let yourself be flexible and adaptable to new experiences as that is the basis of opportunity in our business.
Thank y’all for listening! We appreciate New Vision Agro from Hague SK for sponsoring Episode 22.
We also want to recognize our season sponsor Klassen Industries! Your continued support keeps us going.
Kurtis Reid
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Fall is upon us! We hope the 2022 harvest has started well for everyone out there in the Ag world. Thank you Marlin LeBlanc for joining me on Episode 21. Marlin has been in the cattle business for a while, he brings a great amount of experience from the sale barn and cattle marketing business into the purebred sector. Marlin is a man of high integrity and wishes success upon others as much as he wishes to achieve it himself. His advice of listening to your customer base is critical. The commercial cattle sector is WAY WAY larger than the purebred sector and is the base for how all purebred breeders earn their living. We all have our own type and ideas about how to operate, in the end no matter what breed or herd size we should all be pushing to maximize the Canadian Beef Industries reputation.
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Thank you Klassen Industries as a full season sponsor.
Kurtis Reid
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Let’s say it like it is, there is more summer behind us that in front. But I’m not sad, fall is the best time of year! We wish all our listeners a safe and fruitful run with harvest, hauling bales, packing silage and weaning calves.
This weeks guest is Howard Schneider. Carrying on the family tradition of raising purebred cattle and exhibiting across North America. With his wife Wendy they raised a family that honoured their root in the cattle business and have stayed involved into their adulthoods. Now with 9 grand children the Schneider’s are fortunate to watch the next generation build a passion for the cattle business too.
Exhibiting champions, having fun and always striving to improve describes their operation quite well.
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Kurtis Reid
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Faris Simon is the creator and host of the Legendary Chute Side Podcast. Chute Side was one of the first big livestock/stock show podcasts to stick and make an impact in the industry across North America. Legendary guests, priceless information and learning opportunities, that was Chute Side for me. I still go back and relisten to the seasons.
We talk Faris’ operation, how he started and why he went into the podcasting game. Why he blazed a path by making it happen. I also ask the question, why did he stop??
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Without Energizer there would not be I-80! I’ve always thought it was a story that needed to be told about how his Grandsire was born and bred in Canada. When I was going to school in the USA, I-80 was just starting to blow up. After judging a jackpot and using an I-80 female to win I looked into the bull a bit more, then as the world works I was talking about it with Neil’s son Chad and he filled me in on the background and kick started my little research project.
The Canadian Maine business is packed with great history and stories. If you have been listening to some of the pod’s out recently in the show cattle world several extremely influential people have been telling stories of their Canadian visits, purchases and success.
BONUS! I was able to reach out and get in touch with Fred DeRouchey who purchased Energizer from Daines Cattle. A Legend in the Maine business and we talk about the cattle he purchased in Canada, some of his favorite stories and how he sold his herd to Bushy Park Farms. Plus Fred shares some advice for younger breeders that can help take you a long way.
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Kurtis Reid
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Welcome to the Lifestock Podcast. We are back! Summer holidays take hold and baseball was a pile of fun. Cows are out to grass and the start of forage harvest is right around the bend.
When I say Innisfail AB, brothers, Maine cattle, Angus cattle, Auction Mart and now Charolais… can you name the family? I can too… the Brady Bunch. Just kidding.
This was a real fun conversation with Michael and Grant Daines of formerly Daines Maines then Daines Cattle and now Daines Cattle and O'neill Livestock.
Did our best on the audio, it happens. Enjoy the conversations and great stories.
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Kurtis Reid
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Welcome back to the Lifestock Podcast. Spring is here and summer is just right around the corner. We want to pass along our best wishes to everyone getting the crop in the ground and cows onto grass.
We hope everyone has been blessed with a little rain.
Episode 5 guests are Billy and Juanita Elmhirst of Indian River Ontario. It was a lot of fun hearing about the cow families and evolution of Billy’s cattle taste over the years… I’m kidding, but seriously just to talk cows with two people I feel are exceptional evaluators and truly put in the effort at home behind the scenes was fun. Their success is not based on wishing upon a star, it is based on hard work and getting better. The Elmhirst love showing cows, but breeding them and selling them is how you pay the bills. Especially when the ones you have been selling are heating up the breed and really stirring up the generational interval.
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Kurtis Reid
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We as Canadians are always extremely proud no matter the breed, make or colour when Canadian genetics travel to the USA and WIN!
When Matt Lautner called about releasing a simultaneous podcast about Riverstone Charmed 50C on MLC’s The Big Show and our Lifestock Podcast I jumped on board. Riverstone Charmed 50C does hold dual citizenship being bred, born and raised at Riverstone Cattle Company outside of Olds, AB and Matt felt a longer format podcast hosted by a fellow Canadian (eh!) would work well to talk about a cow that has elevated her reputation in production as a donor, after leaving a trail of broken hearts and egos behind here in the ring.
Tim and Kim Matthews are no strangers to the Canadian purebred sector and have had great success showing their own cattle across Western Canada. With Matt’s new hot sire Jumpstart being a direct son of the Legendary Riverstone Charmed, there was no better time for a few great stories and to ask Tim about his family's operation.
Linked is an article from the Top Stock, Issue 7 November 2016 Magazine that is a great read about Riverstone Charmed outlining her show ring wins up to that date of publication.
https://issuu.com/topstock/docs/2016_11_01_topstock_web?fbclid=IwAR0vDDoDIn2C45qCNh_kQPaPEr4AUEJvFCN7beWn6h1_bHjqb5tzPAjfkDk
Thanks for listening to the Lifestock Podcast.
Thank you Klassen Cattle equipment as a full season sponsor.
Kurtis Reid
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Spring is finally here in Western Canada! Thank goodness.
On this episode with Fawn Jackson, strong female leader and voice echos in my mind. A genuinely wonderful person that I am grateful to have as the biggest fan of Canadian Beef. Fawn’s network is all encompassing from rural agricultural roots to business and on the world political stage. After this episode if you’re not fired up about chasing your goals, check your pulse.
Thanks for listening to the Lifestock Podcast.
Thank you Klassen Cattle equipment as a full season sponsor.
Kurtis Reid
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The Topic of Episode 2 touches everyone at some point in their lives. Your own mental health, the mental health of family, friends, co-workers, neighbour's, our heroes… everyone. Please listen with an open mind as we work to end the stigma of mental health issues. If you feel the need to ever reach out to talk with someone there is an extensive list below in the Episode description. These are all 100% anonymous, safe and supported by people that are ready to listen to you. Thank you Cynthia for your time speaking about Mental Health in Agriculture. The busiest season for the vast majority of those making a living Ranching and Farming is right around the corner, keep yourselves FUELED! Keep yourselves and everyone around you safe.
I believe Robin Williams said it best, “Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind. Always.”
Thanks for listening,
Kurtis Reid
Mental Health Resources
211 (call / text / website) (Funded by United Way, Gov of Can)
https://bc211.ca
https://ab.211.ca
https://sk.211.ca
https://mb.211.ca
The Canada Suicide Prevention Service
Call: 1-833-456-4566 (Available 24/7/365) Text: 45645
https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca
Canadian Mental Health Association
www.Cmha.ca
Agricultural Health Safety Network
https://cchsa-ccssma.usask.ca/aghealth
SK Farm Health program
https://saskpolytech.ca/about/applied-research-and-innovation/farmh/
Online Therapy Unit, University of Regina
www.onlinetherapyuser.ca
Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program
https://manitobafarmerwellness.ca/
Farm stress lines:
Manitoba:
Call toll free: 1-866-367-3276
Websites: https://supportline.ca/
https://www.tmsd.mb.ca
Saskatchewan:
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Website: www.farmstressline.ca
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Welcome back to the Lifestock Podcast for the launch of Season 2! We are eager to publish relevant and entertaining content with people from around the livestock business. Justin Morrison of Brooking Angus Ranch kicks off Season 2 with a discussion of his start, growth and some neat stories leading up to what his family is doing present day. His competitive spirit and confidence has always fueled his passions. A major take away, Prove it to yourself.
Thanks for listening to the Lifestock Podcast. Thank you to Klassen Cattle equipment for signing on again as a full season sponsor.
Kurtis Reid
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The Wrap up of Season 1. What an incredible experience this has been, Thank you Thank you Thank you to all for listening and sharing the podcast with your family and friends. Another Thank you goes out to our wonderful guests for taking time to speak with me and share their experience, insite and stories for all to listen.
Our episode list:
E1- Miller Wilson Angus, Lee and Dawn Wilson
E2- Dave Hasson, Gold Bar
E3- Grant Alexander, Horseshoe Creek
E4- Hall’s Cattle Co, Barry and Patty Hall
E5- Double Bar D Farms- Ken and Logan Dimler
E6- Merit Cattle Co, Trent and Janelle Liebreich
E7- Cadavic Land and CAttle- Dawn Halstead
E8- Dr Don Miller
E9- Vandy Cattle, Justin VanDeWoestyne
E10- Allan Browarny, Showchampions.com
We appreciate the support of our sponsors throughout season 1 as it would not have been possible without you all.
My final Thank you in the wrap up is to our team behind the scenes. My family and friends. Jordan, you are the best for helping me to get this thing up and running, keeping things on track and always making it sound more professional than it should.
Season 2 will launch in April of 2022. If you're interested in sponsoring, have a show event for Goin’ Showin’, want your sale highlighted and so much more contact us on a social media channel.
We’ll be talking to you soon,
Kurits Reid
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This episode I just could not get enough of the stories with Allan Browarny of ShowChampions.com. His early memories of the family business, Browarny Photography. Traveling with his father, learning the ropes and developing a love and passion for his family's business. Have you ever pictured cattle for the Rockefeller family in NY? Or for the King of Morocco? Set up a dark negative room? Traveling the world, meeting people, building an amazing network and still rooted in where he started, I know you're going to enjoy this as much as I did.
Our last interview episode for Season 1. It has been a great experience starting this in June/July and watching what it has grown into now. One last episode in review before the Holiday season. See you at Agribition!
Season Sponsor, Klassen Cattle Equipment.
Episode 10 Sponsor, D&N Livestock
Highlight Sponsor, 2021 World Maine Anjou Congress
Thank y’all so much for listening and subscribing to the podcast. Drop us a DM anytime.
Kurtis Reid
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This was a real fun interview with an early 30’s aged breeder that is building momentum in the business. Justin VanDeWoestyne of Vandy cattle joins me in talking cows, building up a herd, working off farm and much more. You’ll hear from Justin how he has always chased his passions and I hope that is something we all can take away and push to achieve.
Thank y’all so much for listening and subscribing to the podcast. Drop us a DM anytime
Kurtis Reid
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If you have been around the show cattle world or purebred business in Canada you have a Dr Don Miller memory. A genuine person that strives for greatness of his craft and maximizes customer service with lasting friendships. Dr Don has always been willing to sit and visit with just about anyone and it’s a treat for him to share his stories and experience in Embryology, travel, cattle production and life.
Thank y’all so much for listening and subscribing to the podcast. Drop us a DM anytime.
Kurtis Reid
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A step into some Canadian Club Calf history. This is a topic I'm really passionate about. The origins of breeding programs, the old bulls that were used, expectations and the success/setbacks along the way. Personally I try to promote Club Calf genetics whenever possible, it’s a big part of our business and has come a long way from the start as it grew roots in Canada. Dawn shares some great stories and you can tell how much she loved what she was doing at that time in her life. These podcasts are never the end of stories and the topic, reach out to a friend or mentor and ask them what they know and if they have a story or two! Thank y’all so much for listening and subscribing to the podcast. Drop us a DM anytime. Kurtis Reid Contact us: Lifestockpodcast@gmail.com Facebook @LifestockPod Instagram @LifestockPod Twitter @LifestockPod https://thecliffsfarm.com/
It was great to sit down with Trent and Janelle Liebreich of Merit Cattle Co. for an in person interview. You can feel the passion and drive they have for building their family, herd and brand through the entire interview. Just ok is not in their vocabulary and their insight on industry relevant topics is refreshing.
Thank y’all so much for listening and subscribing to the podcast. Drop us a DM anytime.
Kurtis Reid
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Our first ever in person interview was a blast with Double Bar D Farm, Ken and Logan Dimler. Brought to you by Season 1 Sponsor of the Lifestock Podcast, Klassen Cattle Equipment of Didsbury Alberta.
W/C Bankroll 811D, heard of him? But seriously, the chance to talk about building a herd, investing in bulls and making some major decisions based on advancing your genetics, it was a great conversation. Ken and Logan are great people, so humble and grounded with their outlooks and descriptions of making opportunities for themselves. As the quote goes, 'Luck is where hard work meets preparation'. We could have visited for hours with no end about so much more than we did. Thank you again to the Dimlers for their time.
Thanks for listening and finding us on social media, please send us your feedback and comments. We sure like hearing from you.
Kurtis Reid
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Welcome to the Lifestock Podcast.
On Episode 4 brought to you by Klassen Cattle Equipment and INC Speckle Parks, Barry and Patty Hall join me in discussing their families operation. How they started, change of breed focus, listening to customers needs and incorporating into their program. Networking is such an amazing skill and the Hall’s have done a wonderful job as they gained the experience and followed their passions in the livestock sector. We didn’t even have to bleep out Barry once!
Thanks for listening and finding us on social media, please send us your feedback and comments. We sure like hearing from you.
Kurtis Reid
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Welcome to the Lifestock Podcast.
Episode 3 is a little longer but if you like great stories and having a few laughs Grant Alexander, a legendary figure in Shorthorn Cattle has us covered.
A lifetime within the breed, vast experience in the cattle business, not just in purebred cattle.
Operating a feedlot, traveling, showing, marketing, helping young enthusiastic breeders and his online genetic sales. Grant offers up advice within his interview that should be written on the wall to read everyday.
Welcome to our Season 1 sponsor Klassen Cattle Equipment!
Thank you to our episode sponsor GJG Black Angus.
Thank you for listening and your support,
Kurtis Reid
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Thank you to everyone that has found us on social media and subscribed to the podcast!
Episode 2 featuring David Hasson.
Dave shares great insight on knowing your market place, the lengths and effort it takes to market an elite program and how changing paths is never an easy choice but holds tremendous opportunity.
Keep caught up with upcoming livestock shows in Canada with the Goin’ Showin’ segment, sponsored by The Cliffs Farm.
Thanks for listening - Kurtis
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Our first ever Episode! Thank you to all that have contributed and supported to get the podcast up and running.
We are excited to have Lee and Dawn Wilson of Miller-Wilson Angus on Episode 1. We discuss the origins of their operation and competitive drive to become better. People make the business what it is and everyday is sale day.
Enjoy the Podcast, Kurtis.
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The livestock industry is the chosen lifestyle for many rooted in agriculture, community, education, and passion. I hope you enjoy as much as I do the stories and lessons from industry leaders and truly great people. I love to hear the history and journey of industry mentors to better myself and help to pass those along to all that wish to listen. The Lifestock Podcast is for all that want to build their knowledge, fuel their passion of the business and help to develop an understanding of your own brand.
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