273: Michael Mendel - Finding Success in a Diverse, Multi Family Farm

273: Michael Mendel - Finding Success in a Diverse, Multi Family Farm

April 13, 2026 · 1h 5m · Episode 273

About this episode

Michael Mendel discusses the success of his diverse, multi-family farm and the importance of transitioning farm ownership to the next generation.

Michael shares how his family emphasized an early transition of farm ownership to the next generation as well as discuss the many different enterprises they run and how they work together. We discuss his spring and fall cow herd, heifer development and calving enterprise, feedlot, farm and more! Resources Mentioned: Cattlecon Beef SD Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.pharocattle.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information on how to put more fun and profit back into your ranching business! As always, check us out at Ranching Returns Podcast on Facebook and Instagram as well as at ⁠ www.ranchingreturns.com ⁠. For Ranching Returns shirts, hats, and sweatshirts check out https://farmfocused.com/ranching-returns-merch/ To get more information on how Ambrook can benefit your operation, check out ambrook.com/ranchingreturns If you're interested in Farmatan to fight scours in your operation, call Paul Mitchell at 515-745-1639 or check out farmatanusa.com . If you’re interested in both technical and financial support in improving your ranch productivity and efficiency, check out https://agspire.com/rff/

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