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