In this episode, host Kristina chats with Cally Hale, fifth-generation rancher and project manager at Valley Food Partnership in Colorado. Cally discusses the history of the family ranch and her experiences in not one, but two, succession planning conversations on two family properties, one in Colorado and one in New York. She talks about the decision-making process and what resources have been helpful. Cally also shares details about her work with the Valley Food Partnership and what programs listeners can get plugged in to.

1:08 introducing today’s guest, Cally Hale

1:43 REGENERATE Conference registration is open!

2:20 history of the family ranch in Colorado

5:02 Cally’s role on the ranch and what she brings to the operation

7:10 succession planning conversations on the ranch

13:12 decision makers in the succession planning process and tricky dynamics

16:08 resources that have been helpful in the succession planning process

19:01 advice for folks in the midst of these hard conversations

24:33 the work of Valley Food Partnership

27:18 how people can get involved with Valley Food Partnership programming

28:37 off-farm jobs

33:05 Rapid questions round