Advancing the Legacy

Hidi Fankhauser
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Advancing the Legacy highlights generational succession planning in the Beef Industry. We tell families' stories about navigating successes, troubles, and humor around passing the baton from one generation to the next. Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567567794388

  1. Bill Barby: Legacy of the Barby Bridge

    4D AGO

    Bill Barby: Legacy of the Barby Bridge

    We would love to hear from you! Legacy of the Barby Bridge Bill Barby has spent his life working the rugged country along the Cimarron River on the Kansas/Oklahoma border. When it came time to retire, he didn't just walk away—he spent five years meticulously building a bridge to hand-off his legacy to a family he trusts with his life. It’s a story of creative solutions and deep-seated trust. Since we recorded this interview, the Barby ranch has faced a devastating wildfire. Every acre burned, forcing a quick evacuation of the herd. As you listen to Bill talk about his love for the land and his unique partnership, please keep him and his community in your prayers as they begin the hard work of rebuilding. Make sure to leave us a review!

    45 min
  2. Devin Murnin: A Legacy of Values

    FEB 17

    Devin Murnin: A Legacy of Values

    We would love to hear from you! Devin Murnin, a longtime supporter of the livestock industry. Devin grew up near Miles City, Montana on a leased ranch with his family. He has built a career in the industry through roles at CCA working with Terry. The Western Livestock Journal. And Today, he serves as a Region Executive Officer for the Livestock Marketing Association, covering 11 states.  Devin also helps run Livestock Tours with his wife, Samantha. We talk about the tours they have done toward the middle of the episode, it’s something we should all put on our bucket list.  Finally he is a proud dad to Corbin and Jolie. Devin is a great reminder that legacy isn’t only about land passed down — it can also be carried through our values, work ethic, and the way of life we choose. https://livestocktours.com/ Make sure to leave us a review!

    1h 6m
  3. Frank Daley: Dairy Roots, Construction Years, Cattle Life

    FEB 10

    Frank Daley: Dairy Roots, Construction Years, Cattle Life

    We would love to hear from you! Frank Daley grew up on his family’s dairy farm in Madison, Wisconsin. The dairy was rooted in his family since 1851. After beginning college, he found opportunities that led him into construction, a path that eventually brought him to Colorado. There he built homes, built a life with his wife Sheila, and established Single Tree Ranch in Newcastle, where they bought land and cattle of their own. They raised two daughters who both pursued careers in agriculture: Amy, who runs a mobile veterinary business and ranches with her husband close to her parents, and Erin, who works as an economist for the U.S. Meat Export Federation and lives with her husband on his family’s ranch in California. Enjoy this rich story from Frank Daley. Make sure to leave us a review!

    30 min
  4. Carol Ann Flock: The Land Comes First

    FEB 3

    Carol Ann Flock: The Land Comes First

    We would love to hear from you! Today, we’re joined by Carol Ann Flock, owner of Flock Ranch, a commercial cow-calf producer deeply committed to land stewardship. After losing her husband, Phillip, four years ago, Carol Ann took the reins, continuing the operation with the support of her community, including Paul Clark. Paul has also been on the show.  Scroll back and take a listen. She’s passionate about keeping the land in the hands of a rancher who cares for it — and hopeful that the legacy may one day carry on through her grandson. This episode is about perseverance, conservation, and honoring the land by caring for it well. Make sure to leave us a review!

    35 min
  5. David Kraft: The Land Is the Legacy

    JAN 27

    David Kraft: The Land Is the Legacy

    We would love to hear from you! David Kraft, a retired Rangeland Specialist, reflects on maintaining the land and how it is the only way to pass agriculture from one generation to the next. David shares how his family came to Kansas and how his own operation shifted from the cows and some yearlings to contract grazing steers in the summer. This change he jokes was his way of no longer having to be a “flashlight rancher.” We also talk about his years with the USDA, and how his work took him from the Gulf Coast to the North Dakota border. During this time, he advised producers and monitored rangeland health. We also dive into succession planning, drawing on both David’s own family experience along with the many ranching families he’s worked with across the midwest. Make sure to leave us a review!

    1h 10m
  6. Paul Clark: Faith. Family. Legacy.

    JAN 20

    Paul Clark: Faith. Family. Legacy.

    We would love to hear from you! Today we’re joined by Terry’s uncle, Paul Clark — though in many ways, he was more like a cool older brother. They’re only about a decade apart, and Terry looked up to Paul and admired him in many ways. Paul grew up as the youngest of nine children, learning resilience early. Over the years, he’s done many kinds of work — trucking, welding, feed rationing, and custodian work — all while building a cow herd on the side. Through it all, family always came before career advancement, guided by a deep faith in Christ that shaped his choices and priorities. A constant in Paul’s life is his steady, genuine love for his wife, Patti. This is Paul’s story — one shaped by hard work, faith, loyalty, and devotion to the people who matter most. Make sure to leave us a review!

    1h 9m
  7. Ross T. Hendrickson: Replay Legacy Lives in Transparency

    JAN 17

    Ross T. Hendrickson: Replay Legacy Lives in Transparency

    We would love to hear from you! We are replaying a past episode this week! Ross T. Hendrickson shares his journey from a political career to managing the Hendrickson Cattle Company, emphasizing the importance of family legacy, community involvement, and the challenges faced in the cattle industry. He discusses the role of older generations in passing down knowledge, the significance of conservation in ranching, and the balance between work and enjoyment on the ranch. Ross also highlights the importance of preparing the next generation for the future of the family business while maintaining a strong commitment to the land and community. Make sure to leave us a review!

    57 min
  8. Paul Bernklau: Buying Cattle, A People Business

    JAN 6

    Paul Bernklau: Buying Cattle, A People Business

    We would love to hear from you! I’m joined by Paul Bernklau, a 91-year-old cattle buyer who spent decades traveling in Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah, consigning cattle and building relationships along the way. Paul grew up on a ranch near Rifle, Colorado, but when he was 19, his father became ill, and the family had to sell the ranch. Paul went on to work as a ranchhand before finding his life’s work in cattle buying — what he calls a people business, not a cattle business. Paul has been married to the love of his life, Carla, and has devoted himself to caring for her. Quick note: this interview was recorded by phone, so Paul is quieter than me at times, but his stories are worth a listen. Make sure to leave us a review!

    1h 4m
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Advancing the Legacy highlights generational succession planning in the Beef Industry. We tell families' stories about navigating successes, troubles, and humor around passing the baton from one generation to the next. Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567567794388

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  • Creator
    Hidi Fankhauser
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    48
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Advancing the Legacy
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