Why this fifth-generation cattle rancher came Back to the family operation | Next Gen Podcast

Katie Lacey never planned to return to her family's fifth-generation California cattle ranch. After earning degrees at Oklahoma State University and building a career away from home, life took an unexpected turn that brought her back to the ranch.In this episode of Next Gen Podcast with Erin Anderson and Kellan Heavican, Katie shares how she's finding her place in the family operation while balancing an off-farm career in the cattle feed industry. She discusses why diversification has become essential for young producers, the realities of ranching in California, healthcare and off-farm income, the value of horses in their operation, and why succession planning needs to happen long before the next generation takes over.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.