Episode 44 | An Eye for Livestock

About this episode

Jirl Buck shares his lifelong passion for the livestock industry and his journey to the Hereford breed.

In this episode of 1881, Jirl Buck, Madill, Okla., shares the story behind his lifelong passion for the livestock industry and the experiences that led him to the Hereford breed. Working alongside his father sparked Jirl's interest in the cattle business at a young age, and years later, he found his way to the Hereford breed through the National Hereford Sale, where the females purchased helped lay the groundwork for Buck Cattle Co.'s success in the breed. Throughout the episode, he reflects on the cattle and people that have influenced his journey and shaped his success.

People in this episode

Guest: Jirl Buck

Topics covered

• livestock industry
• Hereford breed
• cattle business
• personal journey
• influential experiences

Keywords

• livestock
• Hereford
• cattle
• Buck Cattle Co.
• National Hereford Sale
• passion
• journey

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Buck Cattle Co., American Hereford Association

Places: Madill, Okla.

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