Gabe Brown on Helping the Next Generation Succeed (WCP 472)

Gabe Brown on Helping the Next Generation Succeed (WCP 472)

Author: Clay Conry November 21, 2025 Duration: 1:14:10

Passing the Ranch on to the Next Generation isn't easy. The Consultants at Understanding Ag have caught my attention due to the high concentration of their consultants that have accomplished this goal. Today on the Working Cows Podcast we discuss the keys to successful succession with Gabe Brown, Blain Hjertaas, and John Hays about how they have approached this challenging task.

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Guest's Previous Episodes

Ep. 463 Gabe Brown - How Food Can be Common Ground for Common Good

Ep. 461 Blain Hjertaas - Winter Feeding Strategies that Drive Profitability

Ep. 459 Gabe Brown and Dr. Temple Grandin on Creating a More Resilient Food System

Ep. 445 John Hays and Jeremy Sweeten - Practical Tips for Regenerative Hay Making

Ep. 443 Blain Hjertaas and Michael Thiele - Does Regenerative Agriculture Work in Northern Environments

Ep. 439 John Hays and Jeremy Sweeten - How Amp Grazing Drives Profitability Even in the Midwest

Ep. 404 Gabe Brown and Dr. Allen Williams on Fixing America’s Broken Rural Economies

Ep. 402 Gabe Brown and Dr. Allen Williams – Fixing America’s Broken Water Cycle

Ep. 380 Gabe Brown, Dr. Allen Williams, and Fernando Falomir – Soil Health Academy Q and A

Ep. 388 Gabe Brown and Luke Jones – Making the Regenerative Shift

Ep. 361 Gabe Brown and Allen Williams – 2024 State of Agriculture

Ep. 305 Gabe Brown and Dr. Allen Williams – Matching Management to Context

Ep. 293 Gabe Brown and Matt McGinn – Transitioning to More Adaptive Stewardship

Ep. 290 Gabe Brown and Dr. Allen Williams – Three Rules of Adaptive Stewardship

Ep. 288 Gabe Brown and Shane New – Managing the Nutrient Cyle

Ep. 283 Gabe Brown and Dr. Allen Williams – The 6-3-4

Ep. 281 Gabe Brown and Dr. Allen Williams – The State of Agriculture in North America

Ep. 277 Gabe Brown – The State of the American Food System

Ep. 121 Gabe Brown – Heifer Development in Sync with Nature

Ep. 067 Gabe Brown – Dirt to Soil


Clay Conry hosts Working Cows-Regenerative Ranching to Maximize Profitability and Soil Health, a conversation grounded in the daily realities of running a ranch as a business. This isn't just theory; it's a practical dialogue for those whose livelihoods are tied to the land. Each episode delves into the interconnected management of four critical assets: the Land, the Animals, the Money, and the People. The goal is straightforward yet profound-to explore how regenerative practices can simultaneously heal the soil and improve the bottom line. You’ll hear from experienced ranchers and other leaders who share tangible strategies for better stockmanship, financial decision-making, and leadership on and off the range. The underlying purpose of the podcast is to glorify God by creating this essential platform for knowledge exchange. Listeners tuning in will find honest discussions about increasing operational effectiveness, ensuring that the stewardship of their resources leads to greater resilience and profitability. It’s for anyone ready to move beyond conventional thinking and discover how a regenerative approach impacts every facet of a ranching operation, from earthworms to economics.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

Working Cows - Regenerative Ranching to Maximize Profitability and Soil Health
Podcast Episodes
Profitable Winter-Feeding Strategies that Move the Needle (WCP 415) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:40
Managing winter feed costs can boost profitability as reliably as almost any other change we can make. Stefan Bouw, of Edie Creek Angus, joined me once again to discuss some of the different strategies they have implemen…
Redesigning Our Nutrient Management for Soil Health (WCP 414) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:49
Brian Dougherty of Understanding Ag joins me once again. This time to discuss how we can become more adaptable with our nutrient management. Rather than following the conventional 4R approach of right source, right rate,…
Will Winter on The A to Z of Apple Cider Vinegar (WCP 413) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:04
Will Winter joins me once again. This time we are focused on the A to Z of Apple Cider Vinegar. What purpose does it fill in a livestock operation? Why the source matters? As well as some practical considerations for how…
A Homeopathic Approach to Calving Season (WCP 412) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:19
Calving season can be a stressful time for cattle and cattlemen alike. Ellen Bench joins me once again to talk about a different approach to helping calving season go more smoothly and less stressfully for everyone invol…
Applying the Six Principles of Soil Health in Orchards (WCP 410) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:45
If we are going to regenerate our food system we must also work on regenerating fruit and nut crops generally grown in orchards. Much of the conventional wisdom in the orchard industry is stacked against the application…
Planning for Profitable Market Transaction (WCP 409) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:07
Marketing is a big lever for the average ranch. How do we push on that lever with the right information at the right time to help us make profitable market transactions? Nelson Koehn developed his Value of Gain website t…
Leadership According to Jesus (WCP 408) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:15
In this episode I share a talk I gave during a breakout session at the recent South Dakota Grassland Coalition annual conference. I take a look at a few passages from the New Testament Book of Matthew and consider the im…

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