Raising Kids and Cattle: How One Young Arizona Ranch Couple Manages in Modern Times

Join us on Fill Your Plate Now for an inspiring conversation with Ben and Ashley Menges — a young, hardworking ranching couple in southern Arizona who are raising both a family and a herd of cattle with grit, heart, and deep-rooted values. From balancing life with young kids on the ranch to navigating the daily realities of cattle production in the arid Southwest, Ben and Ashley share what it truly means to live the modern ranching lifestyle. They talk about the challenges and rewards of raising quality beef, stewarding the land they love, building a multi-generational operation, and teaching their children the importance of hard work, resilience, and connection to where their food comes from. Plus, they both serve in volunteer leadership positions in Arizona Farm Bureau. If you care about real food, family, rural America, and the next generation of farmers and ranchers, this episode is for you. Tune in to hear how the Menges family is filling their plate — and helping fill yours — one day, one calf, and one lesson at a time. Resources for Ben and Ashley Menges | Menges Ranch Menges Ranch Facebook | Arizona Farm Bureau Additional Resources Tammy Baker LinkedIn | Julie Murphree LinkedIn | AZ Milk Producers Website | Arizona Farm Bureau