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Advancing the LegacyCCA: Big Beautiful Bill Update with Erin SpaurErin Spaur, EVP from Colorado Cattlemen’s Association, is back with us to unpack the latest updates tied to Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill.” She walks us through some key changes that matter to producers—including updates to estate and death tax provisions, new funding for animal disease prevention and animal research.. She also highlights some important developments around public lands. Thanks, Erin, for keeping us informed about policy changes that affect producers.Send us a textMake sure to leave us a review! 2025-07-2216 min
Advancing the LegacyJim Smith: An Unexpected ConnectionJim Smith: An Unexpected ConnectionI realize I’m breaking the rules by interviewing Jim Smith phd,—he’s not a beef producer—but I couldn’t imagine leaving him out. Jim is a swine nutritionist and a longtime friend of Terry’s. They met in grad school at Kansas State, and as Jim likes to say, their paths never should have crossed. That friendship lasted a lifetime. Jim stood up with Terry at our wedding, and his wife, Kim, even caught my bouquet. These days, Jim shares reflections and stories through his podcast P...2025-07-1546 min
Advancing the LegacyKenny and Jody Rogers: Ranching, Leadership, and LegacyToday, we’re talking with Kenny and Jody Rogers of Wagon Wheel Ranch in Yuma, Colorado. They run a successful Angus Seedstock operation and both have served in numerous leadership roles across the beef industry.They recently won the Leopold Conservation Award, and together, they’re pushing the envelope on conservation.Kenny was on the Colorado Cattlemen's board when Terry was hired. Kenny has been in our lives since we first moved to Colorado, and he and his wife Jody have been a special part of our family‘s lives.We cover several topics...2025-07-081h 09
Advancing the LegacyJanie VanWinkle: Telling the Rancher’s StoryJanie VanWinkle is a fourth-generation rancher from south of Grand Junction, Colorado. She and her husband, Howard, own and operate VanWinkle Ranch, a Charolais cow-calf operation that runs about 600 head. Together, they’ve spent decades building their ranching business, starting in the early 1980s with just a small herd and growing steadily over time.The VanWinkles transitioned to full-time ranching in 2015, and today manage a mix of private land and public grazing allotments in the region. Their work is focused on responsible land stewardship, herd health, and maintaining strong relationships with their community and partners. Th...2025-07-011h 16
Advancing the LegacyCCA: Leadership in Action with Erin SpaurThe Colorado Cattlemen’s Association’s mission is to serve as the principal voice and advocate for Colorado beef production. CCA accomplishes this through its vision of “advancing the legacy” of beef production for its members. CCA’s commitment includes government affairs and issues management, Terry envisioned this podcast entangling the stories from producers with issues facing them in the state and the nation. Erin Spaur, the current EVP, is joining us to discuss these issues from several previous episodes. Listen in as she fills us in on how CCA...2025-06-2457 min
Advancing the LegacyMatt Horton: Stewarding His Fifth GenerationMatt Horton: Stewarding His Fifth GenerationMatt Horton is a fifth-generation Angus-cross cow-calf producer who also raises row crops alongside his wife, Stacie. Rooted in deep generational ties to the land, Matt shares how the values instilled by his parents and grandparents continue to shape how he approaches ranching, family, and the future of agriculture. His story reflects the complexity of preserving a legacy while adapting to the demands of a changing industry.In this conversation, Matt talks about the challenges and rewards of working alongside family, the importance of...2025-06-1759 min
Advancing the LegacyTim Canterbury: Public Lands, Private ValuesTim Canterbury: Public Lands, Private ValuesToday, I’m joined by Tim Canterbury, a longtime family friend and true cattleman. My kids know him as “Uncle Tim.” He’s played Barbie dolls and many rounds of checkers with our kids, and more importantly, he was a loyal friend to Terry.Tim runs a cow-calf operation near Salida, Colorado, and currently serves as President of the Public Lands Council, where he advocates for ranchers across the West.In this episode, we talk about his journey, his deep connection to the land...2025-06-101h 02
Advancing the LegacyPro Ag: Interview with Rachel GabelRachel Gabel is a writer, speaker, author, and the assistant editor of The Fence Post Magazine. She’s a longtime agriculture journalist who focuses primarily on protein production. Rachel lives in northeastern Colorado, where she and her family are part of the state’s beef industry.She invited me onto her podcast, Ag Pro, to discuss my starting the Advancing the Legacy podcast in Terry’s memory. I found out Rachel started her podcast, thanks to Terry’s encouragement. During our discussion, I also learned a new story about Terry and his time...2025-06-0357 min
Advancing the LegacyCliff Polk: The Cost of SilenceCliff Polk: The Cost of SilenceIn this episode, we sit down with Cliff Polk of Rocky Mountain Financial Group to discuss the critical but often overwhelming topic of estate and succession planning for agricultural families. Cliff explains how his team streamlines the planning process by gathering essential information upfront, making it easier and more efficient when families meet with their attorneys.We dive into the biggest challenges facing farming and ranching families as they approach retirement, including the tough realities of how operations can often only support one family a...2025-05-2745 min
Pro Ag PodcastEpisode 68: Advancing the Legacy with Hidi FankhauserThis episode brought me joy having the chance to visit and get to know Hidi Fankhauser. Hidi shared her late husband, Terry, with Colorado ag producers for well over 22 years while he led Colorado Cattlemen's Association as the EVP. He is absolutely to blame for my effectiveness and passion in my career now and I miss him.Terry always planned to launch a podcast and Hidi has done that and kept that legacy alive. You can find the podcast at Advancing the Legacy wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also find the podcast on The Facebook.2025-05-201h 01
Advancing the LegacyRobert and Shari Kurtz: Family Beyond the FencesRobert and Shari Kurtz: Family Beyond the FencesIn this episode, we sit down with Robert and Shari Kurtz, lifelong farmers from east-central Kansas, to talk about what it means to steward both land and legacy. Shari, the only sibling of Terry — whose memory and impact inspired the podcast — brings a deeply personal perspective to the conversation. Together, they reflect on a family shaped by farming, resilience, and strong bonds.Robert shares stories from his grandfather’s era, when cotton and sheep were part of the farm’s experimentations, and how that...2025-05-2045 min
Advancing the LegacyBrett Datteri: More Than a RancherBrett Datteri’s roots run deep in the beef industry—even without working on a ranch full-time. In this episode, we talk about how he's passed on agricultural values to his kids, his work within the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association, and the deep friendship he shared with Terry. A story of loyalty, purpose, and the many ways to make a difference in agriculture. Send us a textMake sure to leave us a review! 2025-05-1350 min
Advancing the LegacyScott Thayer: Wyoming Full CircleScott Thayer’s journey took him from Wyoming to California, Texas, and beyond during his 20+ year career with the FDIC—always working his way back to the family ranch. Now retired and home for good, Scott shares stories of ranch life, career pivots, and the quiet leadership that’s made him a cornerstone in both his family and community. A thoughtful, grounded conversation with a lifelong friend who has turned into family. Send us a textMake sure to leave us a review! 2025-05-0649 min
Advancing the LegacyDan McCarty: Where the Dream Meets the DirtIn this episode, we hear from Dan McCarty, a fourth-generation Coloradan with deep roots in the cattle industry. Dan shares stories about his family's history in agriculture, going all the way back to his great-grandfather, a medical doctor who also speculated on farmland. Dan also talks about his unlikely friendship with Terry, how they met through the National Cattleman's Beef Association, and some of the valuable lessons he’s learned along the way. From discussing the challenges of managing large-scale operations in the high desert of Western Colorado to the importance of land stewardship and sustainability, Dan offers a we...2025-04-2939 min
Advancing the LegacyKaitlin Houck: Flint Hills ForwardIn this episode of Advancing the Legacy Podcast, we hear from Kaitlin Houck, a fifth-generation rancher from the Flint Hills of Kansas. Kaitlin shares her deep connection to her family's land and their long-standing tradition of raising registered Angus and Simmental cattle. We learn about the family's commitment to education, with Kaitlin proudly following in the footsteps of her father and grandfather as a Kansas State University graduate. Join us as Kaitlin discusses the intricacies of their cow-calf operation, their innovative approaches to genetic improvement, and the enduring values that guide their ranching legacy.Join us as...2025-04-2242 min
Advancing the LegacyRobbie LeValley: Steward of the Western SlopePull up a chair and join us for a real conversation with Robbie LeValley from the beautiful LaValley Ranch in Western Colorado. Robbie shares her story of life on the ranch, the ups and downs of keeping a multi-generational operation going, and her special friendship with the one and only Terry Fankhauser. We dig into everything from figuring out who gets the land next to embracing newfangled gadgets, all while keeping those important ranching traditions alive. Get ready for some honest talk, helpful insights, and maybe a chuckle or two about life out on the range.Join...2025-04-1555 min
Advancing the LegacyTerry Fankhauser: Legacy on the LineWe're diving into the world of Terry Fankhauser, a seasoned voice in the beef industry known for his straight talk about ranching, legacy, and the hard work it takes. Get ready for insights into passing down traditions, navigating industry challenges, and why asking questions is key.Terry is a rancher with deep agricultural roots. He shares his views on ranching's evolution, succession planning, and adapting to modern agriculture while preserving traditional values.Join us as we discuss: Terry’s family's long history in ranching and the importance of...2025-04-0844 min
Advancing the LegacyWelcome to Advancing The LegacyWelcome to our podcast, Advancing the Legacy, a vision brought to life by Terry's passion for the agricultural industry! Join us as we discuss how the idea for this podcast took shape in October 2023 and evolved into a deeply committed project by January 2024. You’ll hear stories from Terry's career at Colorado Cattleman's and our travels across the state, capturing the legacy of ranching families. We discuss Terry's intent to highlight the intersection of ranching and policy, a focus reinforced by our experiences with the National Cattleman's Beef Association. You’...2025-04-0707 min
SimpleBiz360™ PodcastEpisode #99: DESIGN & PRODUCTION SOLUTIONS with Hidi FankhauserHidi Fankhauser shares her adventure about blending skills, creativity, detail and virtual tools to bring quality apparel to life. This Mompreneur sincerely enjoys her profession. Enjoy this “GARMENTOLOGY” episode and be sure to focus on how Hidi pays her passion forward to the next generations.Support the show2021-09-091h 09
808 Podcast#542 Hidi Fankhauser - Design Works, LLCHidi the owner Design Works, LLC tells you how to give more than you receive by offering up your expertise before being asked.
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