#002 - The 10 step guide to starting a seedstock herd

In this episode of Angus From Scratch, Hannah walks through a step-by-step roadmap for building a seedstock herd from the very first thought all the way to buying your first few cows.If you’re new to the seedstock world or thinking about getting started, it can feel overwhelming to know where to begin. In this episode, Hannah breaks down the exact process that she believes every beginner should follow, including defining your “why,” setting clear program goals, learning the fundamentals, evaluating your resources, building an entry strategy, and making intentional purchasing and breeding decisions.This isn’t about rushing out and buying cattle, it’s about building a program with direction, consistency, and long-term purpose.Whether you’re a student, young producer, or someone looking to transition into seedstock, this episode will give you a clear framework to start building your herd the Wright way.-Segments: 00:00 Introduction/Weekly Update14:38 Step 1 - Find Your Why 19:05 Step 2 - Define Your Program Goals 30:16 Step 3 - Learn The Basics 41:37 Step 4 - Take Inventory Of Your Resources 48:37 Step 5 - Build An Entry Strategy58:09 Step 6 - Decide On Selection Criteria 1:02:09 Step 7 - Find A Mentor 1:05:25 Step 8 - Buy Your First Cows!1:08:46 Step 9 - Make Breeding Decisions1:13:10 Step 10 - Build Slowly & Constantly Evaluate 1:16:07 Closing -Get In Touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannahhhwrightt/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannah.wright.234750Email: [email protected]