It Takes a Village – How Partnerships Improved These Operations

The climate, forage species and desired cattle type vary greatly for these three producers who are 2025 ESAP Regional Winners. Mike Wilson, Whispering Hills Farm in Kentucky; Jack Smith, Smith Family Farms in Iowa; and Logan Pribbeno, Wine Glass Ranch in Nebraska, are on the show talking about the partnerships, programs and mentors that have shaped the way they raise and market cattle and how they take care of their natural resources. They explored the innovative techniques they implement, identified which ones were mistakes and which proved to be successful. Each of these operations were recognized for their dedication to finding the most effective ways to care for the land and grow profitable cattle. ESAP is generously sponsored by NRCS, Corteva Agriscience, and USFWS.