Jacquelyn Whetten, Ranch Mom Saga

There are few things better than seeing your kids grow and succeed in life, and Kelly and I are proud of what ours have accomplished.  It is such an honor to sit down with Jacquelyn and talk about where she is in life and her passion of raising good protein to keep her family healthy and help other people who want to eat superior and nutritious food.  Raising kids, cattle, pigs and chickens while taking care of several hundred acres, a farrier practice, and staying in front of the marketing that goes with being an entrepreneur in this day and age takes a lot of time, smarts and motivation as you are going to see from this interview.  We are cleared for takeoff.

 

 

Brought to you by:  CJW Pino Ranch

Well, you’ve heard me mention CJW Pino Ranch before, but now you’ve had a little more insight into just what goes into bringing you such tasty and high-quality meat.  If you want to help keep the awesome machine that is your body running right, you need to fuel it with the right stuff, and CJW Pino Ranch can be a major part of that, no matter where you live in the lower 48.  Contact Jacquelyn if you want to get to know your personal rancher.  Check out CJWPinoranch.net to start down the road to some high-octane protein.

 

A Family Journey: From Rodeo to Regenerative Farming

In this intimate podcast episode, a father interviews his daughter, Jacquelyn, diving deep into her life journey from growing up as a rodeo cowgirl to becoming a successful regenerative farmer. They discuss Jacquelyn's marriage to Cameron, their experiences moving to and from Mexico, their decision to start a meat business, and the importance of knowing how your food is raised. Jacquelyn provides insights into their sustainable farming practices, including rotational grazing and non-GMO feeding, and the challenges and rewards of running a regenerative farm. They also touch on personal stories, raising kids, and the significance of eating whole, nutrient-rich foods.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:53 Childhood Memories and Early Life
01:40 College and Meeting Cameron
01:58 Life in Mexico and Return to Missouri
03:26 Starting a Meat Business
04:48 Raising Chickens and Pigs
10:00 Raising Cattle and Meat Quality
16:48 Personal Life and Family
19:15 Discussing the Shoeing Business
20:16 Introduction to Regenerative Agriculture
21:49 Benefits of Rotational Grazing
23:43 Challenges and Testing in Farming
24:26 The Importance of High-Quality Meat
26:59 Scaling and Future Goals
29:32 Nutrient Depletion in Modern Food
33:04 Making Sourdough Bread
36:02 Finding and Supporting Local Farmers