Episode 47 - The Making of a Ranch Manager

About this episode

Fiona Jackson shares her journey to becoming a ranch manager and her insights on regenerative agriculture.

In this episode, Fiona Jackson shares her unconventional journey from growing up in Redwood City, California with jeweler parents to becoming a ranch manager deeply involved in regenerative agriculture. Fiona talks about her initial exposure to agriculture at Cal Poly, her hands-on learning experiences, and her subsequent dive into the ranching world, including her stint at Flying Diamond Ranch in Colorado. She sheds light on her passion for sustainable grazing practices, learning from mistakes, and the importance of community, mentorship, and a positive mindset. Fiona also discusses her current role at Redwing Ranch and emphasizes the significance of combining profitability with ecological stewardship.

People in this episode

Guest: Fiona Jackson

Topics covered

• regenerative agriculture
• sustainable grazing
• community
• mentorship
• ecological stewardship

Keywords

• ranch management
• Flying Diamond Ranch
• Redwing Ranch
• Cal Poly

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Making of a Ranch Manager

Places: Redwood City, California, Colorado

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