Episode 39 | Leading the Breed

About this episode

Austin Snedden discusses his family's ranching legacy and vision for the Hereford breed.

In this episode of 1881, Shane Bedwell sits down with Austin Snedden, a fifth-generation California rancher and newly elected chairman of the American Hereford Association Board of Directors. Austin shares his background, the long-standing history of Snedden Ranch and how his family continues to build a program rooted in quality Hereford cattle with a strong focus on meeting the needs of commercial customers. Their conversation also explores Austin’s vision for the breed, where the Association is headed and how Herefords continue to shape the commercial cattle industry today.

People in this episode

Host: Shane Bedwell

Guest: Austin Snedden

Topics covered

• Hereford cattle
• ranching
• commercial cattle industry
• leadership
• agriculture

Keywords

• Hereford
• cattle
• ranching
• commercial customers
• leadership
• agriculture
• American Hereford Association

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: American Hereford Association, Snedden Ranch

Places: California

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