Kate Brewster and Mary Mills: Generational Transition in Wyoming Ranching

About this episode

Caitlin Youngquist hosts a discussion with Mary Mills and Kate Brewster about their experiences in Wyoming ranching and the challenges of generational transitions.

In this episode of Fresh Growth podcast, we have a special guest host – owner of Dirtworks Wyoming, Caitlin Youngquist. Caitlin is also a Western SARE Administrative Council member. She speaks with first-generation Wyoming ranchers Mary Mills and Kate Brewster about their unique journeys into ranching, the challenges of generational transitions, and the innovative practices they are implementing to create sustainable and profitable operations. Their conversation touches on the importanc...

People in this episode

Host: Caitlin Youngquist

Guests: Mary Mills, Kate Brewster

Topics covered

• ranching
• generational transition
• sustainability
• Wyoming
• agriculture

Keywords

• Wyoming ranching
• sustainable practices
• generational challenges
• first-generation ranchers
• agricultural innovation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Dirtworks Wyoming, Western SARE

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