Ranching Returns Podcast

281: Todd Churchill - The Business of Ranching

Ranching Returns Podcast

Show Notes

Todd has an incredible resume including active participation in farming and ranching, building one of the largest meat marketing companies, and serving at fractional CFO's for many food and ag companies! We discuss his story, how accounting is the language of business, perspectives on managing a ranch and more.

Also tune in until the end to listen to Charles from Noble discuss overgrazing and grass management.

Resources Mentioned: Knowledge Rich Ranching - Allan Nation

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