Dusty Baker of Cross Timbers Bison joins us on the Grazing Grass Podcast to share his journey from city life to raising bison full time in Sulphur, Oklahoma. With a background in wildlife ecology and a deep appreciation for the nearby Chickasaw National Recreation Area, Dusty took the leap into bison ranching during the pandemic, starting out on an old dairy farm. Since then, he’s poured his passion into building a thriving herd and managing his land with regenerative practices that benefit both the soil and the animals.
In this episode, we dig into:
- Dusty’s transition from city life to bison ranching
- How he adapted a former dairy into a working bison operation
- The challenges of fencing and handling these powerful animals
- His approach to regenerative grazing and land stewardship
- Thoughts on bison genetics and today’s bison meat market
- Lessons learned from experimenting with multi-species grazing
- Straightforward advice for anyone looking to get into bison ranching
If you’re curious about bison, regenerative grazing, or just love hearing a good ranching story, you won’t want to miss this one. Dusty’s experience offers practical tips and a real-world look at the ups and downs of raising these incredible animals.
Links Mentioned in the Episode
Cross Timbers Bison Ranch
Cross Timbers Bison on YouTube
This is Oklahoma Podcast with Dusty Baker
Visit our Sponsors:
Noble Research Institute
Redmond
GBT Angus
Grazing Grass Links
New Listener Resource Guide
Provide feedback for the podcast
Website
Insiders
Resources (Coming Soon)
Community (on Facebook)
Check out the Apiary Chronicles Podcast
Original Music by Louis Palfrey
Chapters
- (00:00) - Introduction and FAST Five
- (00:23) - Welcome to the Grazing Grass Podcast
- (02:01) - Farm Updates and Teeter Farm Tech Gates
- (03:06) - Web Tinkering and Community Projects
- (05:24) - Interview with Dusty Baker Begins
- (05:47) - Dusty's Journey with Bison
- (16:57) - Challenges and Learnings in Bison Farming
- (21:59) - Transition to Full-Time Farming During COVID
- (29:29) - Starting a YouTube Channel
- (35:25) - Regenerative Practices on a Bison Ranch
- (45:05) - Transition to Overgrazing
- (45:59) - Redmond Agriculture Ad
- (46:56) - Getting Started with Bison
- (47:49) - Fencing and Keeping Bison Happy
- (50:25) - Bison Genetics and Breeding
- (57:32) - Bison Meat Market and Business
- (01:00:21) - Challenges with Multi-Species Grazing
- (01:11:34) - Cooking Bison Meat
- (01:14:00) - Famous Four Questions
- (01:25:48) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Popular Podcasts
Are You A Charlotte?
In 1997, actress Kristin Davis’ life was forever changed when she took on the role of Charlotte York in Sex and the City. As we watched Carrie, Samantha, Miranda and Charlotte navigate relationships in NYC, the show helped push once unacceptable conversation topics out of the shadows and altered the narrative around women and sex. We all saw ourselves in them as they searched for fulfillment in life, sex and friendships. Now, Kristin Davis wants to connect with you, the fans, and share untold stories and all the behind the scenes. Together, with Kristin and special guests, what will begin with Sex and the City will evolve into talks about themes that are still so relevant today. "Are you a Charlotte?" is much more than just rewatching this beloved show, it brings the past and the present together as we talk with heart, humor and of course some optimism.
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com