Best Water Quality Association Podcasts (2024)

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RHV #124: On Board Virginia 11:50

4h ago11:50

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What’s the one stop shop you can use to find jobs in all of Virginia’s hospitals? Sharon Alexander, Director of Workforce Initiatives at the Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association joined me to discuss On Board Virginia. If you want to be part of the conversation about rural health workforce, join the Virginia Rural Health Association at the R…

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#384 - WQA's Rich Legacy 15:10

11h ago15:10

15:10

Welcome to the WQA Podcast, the weekly podcast from the Water Quality Association, the leading voice of the residential, commercial and industrial water treatment community. Find us at https://wqa.org.As we mark the 50th anniversary of WQA, we are featuring some of our more popular and important podcasts over the years. This one is from 2021 and th…

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Manitoba Beef Producers Update & Traceability Regulation Changes with Carson Callum 39:19

7h ago39:19

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Carson Callum is the General Manager with Manitoba Beef Producers. Carson joined MBP in 2019, and comes with an extension background in agriculture. He has a Master’s of Science in Agriculture, specifically related to beef cattle. Carson has worked in many areas of the ag sector, and the beef industry is near and dear to him. He grew up on a small …

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#383 - Video Marketing for Water Treatment 19:30

2d ago19:30

19:30

As we mark the 50th anniversary of WQA, we are featuring some of our more popular podcasts over the years. This one was from 2023, and a fantastic conversation with Gary Beutler, also known as "Gary the Water Guy." He owns the Water Store in Midland, Ontario, Canada. Gary has his own YouTube Channel and he produces videos on a weekly basis to teach…

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S6.E5 Barbara Wueringer, Discovering The Elusive Sawfish 19:52

3d ago19:52

19:52

Zoologist Dr Barbara Wueringer talks about her work with the fascinating sawfish her research of and how trawling through old newspaper clippings from the Gold Rush era helped to understand more about its historic distribution before gill nets and trophy fishing decimated it's populations.By Wet Tropics Waterways

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RHV 123: Secretary of Rural Affairs 27:58

7d ago27:58

27:58

Does Virginia need a Secretary of Rural Affairs? Andrew Block, University of Virginia School of Law joined RHV to discuss why that is a topic of discussion in Virginia right now. Join us at the Rural Health Voice conferenceBy Beth O'Connor

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Water Quality Testing & Resources withe Dwayne Summach (Gov of Sask Ag) 1:08:48

9d ago1:08:48

1:08:48

Dwayne recognizes that efficient use of on-farm produced feedstuffs impacts farm profitability. In his role as livestock and feed extension specialist, Dwayne provides information and recommendations to match feedstuffs to livestock feeding programs with a focus on maximizing livestock productivity and well-being. Dwayne has 20 years of experience …

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070: Protect Your Lodging Business - Insurance Essentials 44:59

10d ago44:59

44:59

In today’s uncertain world, the need for lodging insurance has become more critical for property owners. Though, lodging insurance is not always black and white. There are many often-unknown liabilities to consider. Thankfully, Mitch Pies of the Mitchell J. Pies Insurance Agency, which is part of Leavitt Recreation & Hospitality, can provide the ri…

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#382 - Understanding Emerging Contaminants 16:54

24d ago16:54

16:54

Welcome to the weekly podcast from the Water Quality Association, the leading voice of the residential, commercial and industrial water treatment community. Find us at https://wqa.org.Emerging contaminants are a critical focus of the Water Quality Association and the Water Quality Research Foundation. In this episode we feature a segment from a rec…

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S6.E4 Matt Moore, Fish Passage 25:03

17d ago25:03

25:03

Fisheries ecologist Matt Moore from Catchment Solutions talks about why fish habitat connectivity within waterways is so important and how decisions made to fix fish barriers such as weirs and dams.By Wet Tropics Waterways

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RHV 122: Rural Health Rising 39:07

21d ago39:07

39:07

Rural Health Voice Executive Director Beth O’Connor was the guest on the Rural Health Rising podcast. If you want to be part of the conversation about rural health, join Beth and other rural health advocates in Abingdon November 19 & 20 for the Rural Health Voice conference.By Beth O'Connor

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#381 - Back To School with WQA Training 20:27

1M ago20:27

20:27

Welcome to the WQA Podcast, the weekly podcast from the Water Quality Association, the leading voice of the residential, commercial and industrial water treatment industry.It’s back to school for many of us with kids, but it’s also back to school for water treatment professionals looking to up their game when it comes to offering customers water tr…

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The Bright Future of Ag with MBFI's 2024 Summer Students 13:24

23d ago13:24

13:24

Join us as we introduce MBFI's 2024 Summer Students! Briel Lemoing is from a grain farm near Basswood, Manitoba. She is entering her second year of a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture with a major in Animal Science at the University of Saskatchewan. She plans on pursuing a career in cattle genetics and hopes to eventually return to her home farm a…

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#380 - Water Filtration in Space 15:50

1M ago15:50

15:50

Welcome to the Water Quality Association Podcast, the weekly podcast from WQA, the leading voice of the residential, commercial and industrial water treatment community. Find us at https://wqa.org.As we mark WQA’s 50th anniversary, we feature one of our memorable podcasts from the past several years. We go back to July of 2020 and our conversation …

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S6.E3 Sam Bastounas, Using Seaweed to Strip Nutrients from Water 19:49

1M ago19:49

19:49

Sam Bastounas is the CEO of Pacific Bio, an Australian company that develops green technology to address water quality and food security issues. In this podcast, Sam discusses the challenge of purifying water and the development of RegenAqua, a new technology developed with JCU that uses seaweed to strip nutrients from water before it enters waterw…

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RHV 121: Hokie Wellness 20:49

1M ago20:49

20:49

What should college faculty and staff know about the mental health needs of the students? Hans Carlo Rivera joined me to discuss their work at Virginia Tech. For more information, contact Hokie Wellness: 540-231-8878 Want to ask about Mental Health First Aid? Contact us: staff@vrha.orgBy Beth O'Connor

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Harvest Timing for Green Feed Study with Greg Penner (U of S) 54:13

1M ago54:13

54:13

Dr. Greg Penner is a Professor in the Department of Animal and Poultry Science and holds a Centennial Enhancement Chair in Ruminant Nutritional Physiology at the University of Saskatchewan. He was hired in 2009 after obtaining his bachelor’s degree and M.Sc. degree at the University of Saskatchewan, and his PhD from the University of Alberta. Dr. P…

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#379 - The Power of Volunteerism & Mentoring 19:38

2M ago19:38

19:38

Welcome to the Water Quality Association podcast. Learn more at https://wqa.org.In this episode, we focus on volunteerism and mentoring within WQA and the water treatment industry. Our guest is Becky Tallon, who leads the water treatment technology team at A.O. Smith’s Corporate Technology Center. She successfully managed the launch of the company’…

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069: Top Strategies to Boost Your Property's Value 49:34

1M ago49:34

49:34

Whether you just bought a property or are looking to sell one, innkeepers should always focus on enhancing the value of their properties. Enhancing value is a critical component of any business strategy for independent lodging owners – and it is a continual process, as highlighted by Marilyn Bushnell and Chuck Anderson of Marilyn Bushnell & Associa…

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#378 - A look back at the Flint Water Crisis 16:04

2M ago16:04

16:04

Welcome to the Water Quality Association Podcast. Learn more at https://wqa.org.As we mark WQA’s 50th anniversary, we feature one of our memorable podcasts from the past several years. We go back to October of 2018 and our conversation with Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, the pediatrician who helped bring to light the lead crisis in Flint, Michigan. We tal…

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MBFI Sod Seeding Trial & Forage Living Library with Dr. Mary-Jane Orr 41:07

2M ago41:07

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Today we are talking with Dr. Mary-Jane Orr about MBFI’s Sod Seeding Trial and the Forage Living Library. Mary-Jane leads a dedicated team at MBFI to advance Manitoba’s beef & forage industry through engaging stakeholders, evaluating on-farm innovation, and extension for sustainability of farmers, the public, and the environment. She deeply values …

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S6.E2 Heidi Tait, Cleaning Up Marine Debris 23:44

2M ago23:44

23:44

Heidi Tait is the founder and Managing Director of Tangaroa Blue, a not for profit organisation focused on removing and preventing marine debris. In this podcast, Heidi talks about the problem of litter in our oceans and the importance of going beyond beach clean ups to tackle debris at its source.By Wet Tropics Waterways

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#377 - Recurring Revenue - Part 2 25:31

2M ago25:31

25:31

Welcome to the Water Quality Association podcast from WQA, the leading voice of the residential, commercial and industrial water treatment community. Find us at https://wqa.org.In this episode, we feature Part 2 of our look at growing your water treatment business through recurring revenue. Iin Part 1, we talked with Mike McGowan in Mankato, Minnes…

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RHV 120: Water Quality 19:19

2M ago19:19

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Is rural water as pure and pristine as bottled water advertisements would have us believe? Erin Ling, Water Quality Extension Specialist, joined RHV to discuss the Virginia Household Water Quality Program. If you want to be part of the conversation about rural health, join VRHA at the Rural Health Voice conference in Abingdon November 19 & 20.…

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#376 - Recurring Revenue for your Water Treatment Business 22:41

2M ago22:41

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Welcome to the Water Quality Association Podcast. Learn more about WQA at https://wqa.org. In this episode, we'll take a look at growing your water treatment business through recurring revenue.Our featured guest is Mike McGowan, owner of McGowan Water Conditioning in Mankato, Minnesota. Mike is a third generation water treatment dealer, active in b…

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Producer Profile with Sean & Kristi-Lyn Buckley (Deer Meadow Farmacy) 1:07:18

2M ago1:07:18

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At Deer Meadow Farmacy, Sean and Kristi-Lyn Buckley prioritize the health and wellness of their entire ecological system- knowing the well-being of nature is parallel to that of human health. With this correlation at the forefront of their minds, they strive to maximize diversity above and below the soil to create a resilient, holistic ecosystem wh…

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S6.E1 Phil Laycock, Results of the 2024 Wet Tropics Waterway Health Report Card 17:41

2M ago17:41

17:41

This is the 9th annual Wet Tropics Waterway Health Report Card to be released by Wet Tropics Waterways to assess the health and condition of freshwater basins, estuaries, inshore and offshore areas of the Wet Tropics in Far North Queensland. Independent Chair Phil Laycock explains some of the key findings in 2024.…

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#375 - Growing Your Water Treatment Business 34:09

2M ago34:09

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Welcome to the Water Quality Association Podcast. Learn more at https://wqa.org. In this episode, we take a look at marketing, AI, the water treatment dealer business and building a solid workplace culture. Our guest is Bryan Trilli, a former water treatment dealer who now helps dealers grow their business through his company optimized-marketing. H…

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Positive Public Perception with Donalee Jones 49:02

2M ago49:02

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Donalee Jones has been producing documentary & commercial television projects for over 20 years, but her real passion is agriculture. She grew up on a mixed grain and cattle farm near Baldur, Manitoba and from a young age she was drawn to the rural lifestyle. In 2008, she and her partner began implementing a succession plan which allowed them to ta…

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068: Richard Aday, CEO of ThinkReservations 46:20

3M ago46:20

46:20

ThinkReservations, led by CEO Richard Aday, acquired Acorn Marketing in April 2024, and proceeded to launch its latest major offering, ThinkWeb, soon thereafter. Making a major acquisition and launching a new product around the same time required strong leadership to help ensure its success. Richard discusses the Acorn acquisition, ThinkWeb launch,…

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#374 - WQRF Contaminant Occurrence Map 19:06

3M ago19:06

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Welcome to the Water Quality Association podcast. Learn more at https://wqa.org.In this episode, we take a look at the latest version of the WQRF Contaminant Occurrence Map which tracks literally millions of data points across the United States. Our guest is Callie Matheny, Foundation Operations Director for the Water Quality Research Foundation, w…

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#373 Family Legacy - Ned & Ted Jones 22:43

3M ago22:43

22:43

Welcome to the Water Quality Association Podcast. Find us at https://wqa.org.In this episode, we’re continuing our series on the history of the water treatment industry, as we mark WQA’s 50-year anniversary as a trade association. We are joined by Ned Jones, past WQA and WQRF President and Chairman of Gordon Brothers Water in Ohio, and his son Ted …

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Positive Public Perception with Amie Peck 57:36

3M ago57:36

57:36

Amie Peck leads the Public and Stakeholder Engagement (PSE) team at the Canadian Cattle Association which works to increase public trust in the Canadian beef industry by supporting industry synergies, forming strategic partnerships and connecting positively with consumers and the public. This includes addressing industry issues by coordinating key …

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RHV 119: Faith-Based Health 38:27

3M ago38:27

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How do churches address the social determinants of health? Pastor Morris Fleischer of the Newport-Mt Olivet United Methodist Church joined RHV to discuss what churches do beyond the pulpit.By Beth O'Connor

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#372 - Manufacturer/Supplier Confidence Report 27:35

3M ago27:35

27:35

In this episode of the Water Quality Association Podcast, we take a look at the new Manufacturer/Supplier confidence report, as we talk with long time water industry member Sean Caughron, former manufacturer and now a business coach. We’ll discuss the numbers from the survey, what they say about the level of confidence our members have in the indus…

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067: State/Regional Spotlight: Midwest Association of Independent Inns 44:28

3M ago44:28

44:28

For state independent lodging associations to thrive, there’s a need to be nimble and continually provide value to their members. The Wisconsin Bed & Breakfast Association recently rebranded itself as the Midwest Association of Independent Inns (MWInns) to expand its market to 13 Midwest states. MWInns also focuses more on marketing the region and …

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- #371 - EPA Rule on PFAS 26:52

4M ago26:52

26:52

Welcome to the Water Quality Association Podcast. In this episode, we dive into the new EPA rule on PFAS. We’ll head to Washington to talk with WQA Government Affairs Director Jeremy Pollack who fills us in on the details of what the rule means for the water treatment industry and when it takes effect. Later, we’ll talk with WQA Toxicology Director…

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The Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence with Scott Wright (U of S) 1:11:53

4M ago1:11:53

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Dr. Scott Wright is the director of the USask Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence (LFCE). Scott Wright is the Director of the Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence (LFCE) at the University of Saskatchewan. Scott started his Saskatchewan career in 1983 as a Graduate Student at the U of S Termuende Farm on pasture rejuvenation and fertiliza…

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RHV 118: New Rural Virginia 23:15

4M ago23:15

23:15

Whose voice is heard from rural Virginia? Rachel Levy, Executive Director of New Rural Virginia joined RHV to discuss her hopes for better representation. VRHA membership informationBy Beth O'Connor

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Livestock Price Insurance & Risk Mitigation Tools with Tyler Fulton 49:32

4M ago49:32

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Tyler and Dorelle along with their kids Evan and Mae own and operate Tyton Farm Ltd, a 600 head cow/calf/backgrounding operation south of Birtle, MB. The farm operates about 6000 acres in prairie pothole country, which consists of mostly tame pasture, hay, and some annual crops. Tyler has spent most of his off-farm career in the field of livestock …

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#370 - Family Legacy - Duke & DJ Shannahan 27:22

4M ago27:22

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In this episode, we focus on the significance of history within the water treatment industry, as we mark WQA’s 50-year anniversary as a trade association. We're joined by DJ Shannahan, past president of WQA, along with his father Duke Shannahan.We talk about their family’s multi-generational legacy, how they evolved the company over the past 34 yea…

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066: From Anthropology to High-Quality American Made Bedding and Linens 33:28

4M ago33:28

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Providing high-quality bedding and linens is a critical part of elevating the guest experience to ensure a dream-worthy stay. With a storied history in U.S.-based manufacturing since 1889, American Blossom Linens, a brand of bedding made by Thomaston Mills, is a pioneer in providing American-made bedding and linens for independent lodging. We are v…

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RHV 117: OB Care 21:38

4M ago21:38

21:38

What are the barriers to providing obstetric care in rural communities? Arthur Ollendorff, MD from the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine joined me to discuss his concerns about maternal health. Follow VRHA on social media: Facebook X InstagramBy Beth O'Connor

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#369 - WQA Congressional Fly-in 22:59

4M ago22:59

22:59

Welcome to the Water Quality Association podcast. In this episode, we look back at the WQA Congressional Fly-in, two days of meetings and visits with Congressional staff on Capitol Hill. It’s a unique opportunity for WQA members to promote point-of-entry and point-of-use water treatment solutions while also serving as a resource for members of Cong…

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Livestock Price Insurance with Jeff Legaarden (MASC) 46:37

4M ago46:37

46:37

Jeff Legaarden is a Business Development Specialist with MASC and a livestock coordinator. Jeff has been working for MASC for over 15 years and has worked with the Livestock Price Insurance program since its beginning 10 years ago. As well as working for MASC, Jeff has his own cattle operation, which he manages along with his wife and 3 sons. Today…

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#368 - AI for Business Part 2 26:19

5M ago26:19

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Welcome to the WQA Radio Podcast. In this episode, we feature Part Two of a popular session at the WQA Convention & Exposition in Orlando. It was entitled, "THE FUTURE FLOW: EXPLORING AI OPPORTUNITIES IN MARKETING." The presentation looked at the promise as well as the pitfalls of AI. First up is Dale Filhaber, president of the Dataman Group, and l…

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Tater Biggums Is HERE 40:44

5M ago40:44

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If you're seeing this in your podcast feed it means our first child has either arrived or is very nearly earthside! Sammy and I greatly appreciate your thoughts, prayers, and good vibes in this time. The podcast will be on an indefinite (though hopefully relatively short) break, while we welcome our first child into the world and find our feet as n…

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RHV 116: Grassroots Advocacy 18:28

5M ago18:28

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Is it worth your time to meet with your elected officials? Narissa Rahaman Executive Director of Equality Virginia joined RHV to discuss their most recent wins at the Virginia General Assembly. If you want to be part of the conversation about rural health, watch our website and social media accounts for information about the upcoming Equality Virgi…

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#367 - ChatGPT and Your Business 16:36

5M ago16:36

16:36

Welcome to WQA Radio - the weekly podcast of the Water Quality Association, the leading voice of the water treatment industry.You can find our podcast on most podcast apps. We also feature our podcasts on YouTube. Go to https://youtube.com/@waterqualityassociationvideos to both see and hear our show. We'd love for you to subscribe to the podcast so…

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The Ultimate Stockmanship Challenge & Safe Handling Practices with Malcolm MacLean 58:11

5M ago58:11

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Malcolm MacLean has spent his life in the cattle industry working for grazing co-ops, large ranches and feedlots. He currently lives in the Porcupine Hills near Pincher Creek, Alberta with his family. He’s now focused on teaching stockmanship and spreading awareness on low stress cattle handling. He has an online cattle handling school that prepare…

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