From the Pasture with Hired Hand
Balancing life as a livestock breeder is hard work. Technological advances can help but also be nerve-racking. Molly Clubb and Jaymie Feldmann, partners in Hired Hand Website Software, interview guests who are succeeding at the balancing act of marketing, promoting and breeding registered livestock for maximum profitability. If you’re passionate about registered livestock, trying to start a breeding program of your own, interested in new herd marketing technologies, or just want to hear some great ranching advice then this is the podcast for you! Molly and Jaymie even share some comical stories about their experiences in the technology and ag sector over the past 15 years. Tune in!
From the Pasture with Hired Hand
Restoring the Past, Breeding the Future: Windmills & Longhorns with Brandon and Candice Thomas
In this episode of From the Pasture with Hired Hand, we visit with Candice and Brandon Thomas of Windmill Ridge Ranch, a true family operation located in Morgan, Texas, in the heart of the Hill Country. Together with Brandon’s parents, Kay and Gary, and his sister Megan, the Thomas family has been raising Registered Texas Longhorns since 2018, building a program focused on complete-package animals that stand out both in the show ring and the sale ring.
Candice and Brandon share insights on what it’s like to be new to the Longhorn industry, including the importance of getting out, meeting people, and learning from others. They reflect on how their approach has changed over the last seven years and why it’s important to keep cattle in their pastures that they truly enjoy.
Brandon also dives into his passion for restoring windmills, a unique touch that gives their ranch its name. With restored windmills scattered across the ranch and ongoing projects in motion, it’s clear that Windmill Ridge is about more than cattle — it’s about family, stewardship, and preserving heritage.
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