Tuesday Nov 05, 2024

Sisters, Mothers, Ranchers: How Three Women Are Building a Legacy at Giles Ranch Beef

“And it's very important that you're thinking about what's best for the whole family and the whole ranch. Instead of just what's best for you or your individual family.”

Meet the three sisters of Giles Ranch who are redefining what a family cattle operation can look like. From balancing motherhood with ranch work to growing a direct-to-consumer beef business with two retail locations, Jenny, Katie, and Molly share how working together has helped them build something special. Their story shows what's possible when strong family values meet innovative thinking in agriculture.

Key Topics:

Family transition planning

Planning for the next generation

Balancing motherhood and ranch life

Adapting operations around family schedules

Growing their direct-to-consumer beef business

Working together as sisters

Clear division of responsibilities

Supporting each other's families

Sharing their ranch story

Taking care of the land

Building sustainable business models

Creating opportunities for their children

For those looking to connect with the Giles Sisters and learn more about their beef, you can find them on Facebook and Instagram. Be sure to check out The Meating Place website.

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Other Episodes You May Enjoy:

Episode 66: A Legacy of Direct to Consumer Beef with Callison Ranch

Episode 75: Becoming an Industry with Open Doors with Macey Hurst of Lady Livestock Co

Episode 20:Farm Kid Parenting and Moving the Farm Across State Lines with Kerissa Taylor of 1984 Farms

About the Host of Farming On Purpose, Lexi Wright:

I’m your host, Lexi Wright. I started the Farming on Purpose Podcast from a passion for sharing the future of production agriculture.