E105 - Animal Welfare Ranching, Direct-To-Consumer Beef, & Financial Viability Through Diversified Income Streams (Live Farm Tour) - Wrich Ranches | #105

A walk-through tour of Wrick Ranches in western Colorado with rancher Jason Wrick, covering calf weaning, water systems, drought realities, regenerative grazing decisions, and how a working ranch stays financially viable through direct-to-consumer beef, on-farm retail, and diversified income streams.

Key Topics

Calf weaning and animal welfare in real ranching conditionsWater rights, irrigation, and farming during long-term droughtHay reserves, soil fertility, and nutrient cycling through cattleRegenerative grazing within economic and regional constraintsDirect-to-consumer beef and building resilient rural businesses

What You’ll Learn

Why calves must be weaned and how it’s managed responsiblyHow irri...