
CK Ranch - 2023 Stockyards Hall of Fame Inductee
01/31/23 • 39 min
In this Episode, Curtis has the opportunity to sit down with Mary and Marty Vanier representing the John J. Vanier Family following the Stockyards Beef Festival and Hall of Fame Induction live outside the Stockyards Events Center during the NWSS. The CK Ranch has a long history in the Purebred Hereford Industry and participating in the Yards at the NWSS. For more information on the Stockyards Beef Festival and click on the Events catalog for more on the history the CK Ranch. https://www.stockyardsfestival.com/
In this Episode, Curtis has the opportunity to sit down with Mary and Marty Vanier representing the John J. Vanier Family following the Stockyards Beef Festival and Hall of Fame Induction live outside the Stockyards Events Center during the NWSS. The CK Ranch has a long history in the Purebred Hereford Industry and participating in the Yards at the NWSS. For more information on the Stockyards Beef Festival and click on the Events catalog for more on the history the CK Ranch. https://www.stockyardsfestival.com/
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Mental Health & Suicide Resources
https://dailyyonder.com/aging-farmers-are-at-greater-risk-of-suicide-
study-finds/2022/07/26/
https://nfu.org/education/farm-stress-education/
https://www.fb.org/initiative/farm-state-of-mind#training
https://988lifeline.org/
https://www.lcms.org/social-issues/mental-health
NCBA – June 9, 2022 Cattlemen to Cattlemen - Rural Minds - www.RuralMinds.org
https://youtu.be/F3SH9vFST24 - 4 Videos
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