Ep. 130 - Making Ag Policy Understandable with Tori Teegarden
Tori Teegarden joins That Western Life to make agriculture policy approachable for rodeo, ranching, and western lifestyle audiences. From the Farm Bill and public lands to food production, local advocacy, federal agencies, and why Washington, D.C., needs more rodeo, this episode explains why policy matters and how everyday people in agriculture can get involved.
Ep. 128 - From Rodeo to Agriculture, The Future of the Western Industry with Alex Russell of Syngenta
Alex Russell joins That Western Life to talk about growing up in rodeo, how FFA shaped her future, building a career in agriculture with Syngenta, the role of crop protection and soybean seed care, and why the western industry needs both tradition and innovation. This episode is a practical and personal look at agriculture careers, rodeo roots, mentorship, food production, and the future of the western way of life.
Ep. 127 - Jessie Jarvis of Of The West, Part II
Jessie Jarvis of Of The West joins That Western Life to talk about western industry careers, ranching identity, agriculture, AI in marketing, professionalism, rodeo jobs, and what it takes to build a business rooted in trust. This conversation is a practical look at where the western industry is headed and how job seekers, employers, and rural businesses can prepare for what comes next.
Season 7 is Back: What to expect, stories to share, and more!
That Western Life is back for Season 7 with a renewed focus on rodeo, agriculture, ranching, western business, country culture, policy, media, and the people shaping the modern western industry. In this season preview, host Katie Schrock shares why the podcast is returning, what listeners can expect, and why the western world is not just having a moment — it is entering a new era.
Ep. 119 - COWGIRL 30 Under 30 Key Note Kiah Twisselman Burchett
Kiah Twisselman Burchett is a sixth-generation rancher from San Luis Obispo, California, whose love for the beef industry took her to a job for the Beef! It’s What For Dinner team at the Kentucky Beef Council. There she was trained in media and the beef industry on a national and professional level - something that would come in handy when her entire life changed with just the shift of her mindset. From PEOPLE Magazine to The Kelly Clarkson Show to being the upcoming Keynote at the COWGIRL Magazine 30 Under 30’s first ever Girl Talk breakout session, Kiah is a positive light in the western industry helping people break toxic fad trends and changing their lives for the longterm and the better!
Ep. 95- Pendleton Round Up President Randy Bracher
Pendleton Round Up was forced to miss the 2020 event due to the COVID-19 pandemic and to add salt in the wound, they had won seven consecutive ProRodeo Large Outdoor Rodeo of the Year. In 2021, they were back and better than ever - reclaiming their title at the 2021 PRCA Awards Banquet. But it was no small feat and Pendleton President Randy Bracher shares how they overcame the challenges and difficulties that held them up for the 2021 event.
Ep. 78 - McFarland Production's Natalie McFarland presented by COWGIRL Magazine
Owner of McFarland Productions, Natalie McFarland was named to COWGIRL Magazine's inaugural 30 Under 30 class in 2020. A passionate advocate for all things agriculture, her company may be best known for it's video work but her entire team works hard to provide a one-stop shop for all things digital in the western world!
Ep. 74 - Surviving Cancer & The Power of Horses with Adelle Stewart
Adelle Stewart's story starts with a passion for horses and, despite the many trials and tribulations along the way, continues in the horse world. As the executive director for a Canadian non-profit centered around mental health in agriculture, Adelle's passion for helping people and animals also includes her luxury boutique boarding facility Prime Equine. A cowboy mounted shooter, a lover of good riding ponies, and a wilderness survivial expert, Adelle shares her journey with us, as well as her pivotal 2020 of handling cancer and a pandemic alone.
Ep. 63 - Jessie Jarvis of Of the West
Welcome to episode 63, which is the unofficial kick off to our THIRD season of the That Western Life podcast! We are talking all things business, entrepreneurship, going back to working on the family ranch, and the new business venture of Mrs. Jessie Jarvis called Of the West!
Ep. 49 - Chelcie Cargill; Advocate, Communicate, Educate
Living in the cowboy country of eastern Oregon by way of Montana, we are excited to showcase Celcie Cargill of the Montana Farm Bureau to chat about how we can use the COVID-19 lockdown to become stronger ambassadors for the western lifestyle. From advocating to communications, Chelcie has been involved in policy work as the Director of State Affairs for the Montana Farm Bureau. She’s also founded the year-long ACE program that stands for advocate, communicate and educate that is in its third-rotation. Learn how to have empathetic conversations that are applicable in all aspects of life in this episode with co-hosts Katie Schrock and Rachel Owens-Sarno.