Apr 02 2024 43 mins
Harvesting Success with the Millennial Rancher:
Our guest, Calli Williams, known as the Millennial Rancher on Instagram, shares her story of becoming a first-generation rancher with her husband in Mitchell, South Dakota. They run a purebred Angus seed stock operation along with a direct-to-consumer beef business, navigating the challenges and opportunities of agricultural life, marketing, and balancing family responsibilities.
Calli recounts a traumatic incident where her husband was severely injured while farming, emphasizing the dangers of agricultural work and the importance of safety.
Furthermore, Calli shares her unique background as Miss Congeniality in a beauty pageant with a platform promoting beef in diets, highlighting her passion for advocacy and her journey in agriculture.
Follow Calli in all the places!: Instagram: calli_williams
Facebook: calli.pritchard or our TW Angus page for beef bundle and bull sale information!
TikTok: @callicwilliams (millennialrancher)
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00:00 Welcome to Harvesting Her Way: Meet Callie, the Millennial Rancher 00:47 Introducing Calli: A First-Generation Rancher's Journey 01:13 The Versatile Life of a Ranching Family 04:42 Starting a Direct-to-Consumer Beef Business 08:38 A Farming Accident and Its Aftermath 14:54 Recovery and Moving Forward: The Road to Healing 19:22 The Journey Through Recovery 20:25 Navigating the Aftermath of a Farming Accident 22:32 The Importance of Community Support 23:32 Safety First: Lessons from a Close Call 25:25 Offering Help: How to Truly Make a Difference 29:57 A Pageant Queen's Passion for Agriculture 35:05 Embracing Challenges with Confidence