In this episode of 'Final Approach with Chris Gregory,' Chris interviews Ross Zeiger, a technically skilled and knowledgeable guest discovered through YouTube. Ross shares his background, growing up in Washington State, attending the University of Washington, and joining the Marine Corps. He discusses his experiences in flight school, a stint as an Air Support Control Officer, and deployments in Okinawa, Thailand, Philippines, and Korea, where he met his wife. The discussion covers a variety of topics including their stay in Mexico City, his adventurous eating habits, and travel experiences in Nepal. He now runs https://www.descriptmastery.com, a website focused on teaching Descript, an AI-powered video and podcast editing software. The conversation delves into the benefits and challenges of using Descript, the learning curve associated with mastering new tech, and future aspirations for his business and personal life. We are cleared for takeoff.

I call this episode The Hoofsmith’s Path. From losing his dad as a toddler and being raised in the city by a single mom to becoming a Fellow of the Worshipful Company of Farriers Examiner, Mark Trussler’s life reads like a classic heroes journey to get where he is now. His is an inspirational story of grit and I had a great time getting to know him. You will too. We are cleared for takeoff.

Brought to you by: Heartland Horseshoeing School

I can’t believe it’s been thirty years. As a young man, I used to hear the old timers talk about how fast it goes. As an old man now, I can confirm the validity of their claim. Well, we are going to make a big celebration of Heartland Horseshoeing School turning thirty, and you are all invited to join us. There will be a forging contest on May 9th and 10th with buckles, added money and prizes in every division. Saturday afternoon will finish with a barbecue as we thank every Heartlander that has left some sweat and blood in this place, and every customer and friend that has been a part of it. We would love to see you. May 9th and 10th at Heartland Horseshoeing School.

There are few things better than seeing your kids grow and succeed in life, and Kelly and I are proud of what ours have accomplished. It is such an honor to sit down with Jacquelyn and talk about where she is in life and her passion of raising good protein to keep her family healthy and help other people who want to eat superior and nutritious food. Raising kids, cattle, pigs and chickens while taking care of several hundred acres, a farrier practice, and staying in front of the marketing that goes with being an entrepreneur in this day and age takes a lot of time, smarts and motivation as you are going to see from this interview. We are cleared for takeoff.

Brought to you by: CJW Pino Ranch

Well, you’ve heard me mention CJW Pino Ranch before, but now you’ve had a little more insight into just what goes into bringing you such tasty and high-quality meat. If you want to help keep the awesome machine that is your body running right, you need to fuel it with the right stuff, and CJW Pino Ranch can be a major part of that, no matter where you live in the lower 48. Contact Jacquelyn if you want to get to know your personal rancher. Check out CJWPinoranch.net to start down the road to some high-octane protein.

A Family Journey: From Rodeo to Regenerative Farming

In this intimate podcast episode, a father interviews his daughter, Jacquelyn, diving deep into her life journey from growing up as a rodeo cowgirl to becoming a successful regenerative farmer. They discuss Jacquelyn's marriage to Cameron, their experiences moving to and from Mexico, their decision to start a meat business, and the importance of knowing how your food is raised. Jacquelyn provides insights into their sustainable farming practices, including rotational grazing and non-GMO feeding, and the challenges and rewards of running a regenerative farm. They also touch on personal stories, raising kids, and the significance of eating whole, nutrient-rich foods.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:53 Childhood Memories and Early Life
01:40 College and Meeting Cameron
01:58 Life in Mexico and Return to Missouri
03:26 Starting a Meat Business
04:48 Raising Chickens and Pigs
10:00 Raising Cattle and Meat Quality
16:48 Personal Life and Family
19:15 Discussing the Shoeing Business
20:16 Introduction to Regenerative Agriculture
21:49 Benefits of Rotational Grazing
23:43 Challenges and Testing in Farming
24:26 The Importance of High-Quality Meat
26:59 Scaling and Future Goals
29:32 Nutrient Depletion in Modern Food
33:04 Making Sourdough Bread
36:02 Finding and Supporting Local Farmers