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Kacy Atkinson

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Cattle Rancher. Speaker. Travel Addict.

Cattle Rancher. Speaker. Travel Addict.Cattle Rancher. Speaker. Travel Addict.
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Welcome to 10 Miles Past Nowhere!

Thanks for taking the time to visit my site!  You'll find information about me, how to contact me to speak, my 10 Miles Past Nowhere Blog, as well as pictures from the ranch and my travel adventures.  Please look around, and I look forward to hearing from you!

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About Me

My Background

Hi! I'm Kacy, and I live in southeast, WY, located 10 miles past nowhere! My family has been here since the 1880's, raising livestock.  It's sort of a crazy place, we don't have phones, only get mail twice a week, our nearest non-related neighbor is 16 miles away, and it's about 40 miles to the nearest pavement.  But it's a pretty incredible place to live.  I moved back to the ranch full-time after the tragic and unexpected loss of my brother.  I love sharing stories about life on a remote cattle ranch, so if you're interested in learning more, please contact me!  I enjoy speaking with groups about the importance of estate planning, those who want to learn more about beef and our community, and with groups who raise beef who want to learn more about sharing their stories.

My Hobbies

When I'm not taking care of the cows and things on the ranch, I am a passionate traveler and adventure seeker!  I've been on safari in Kenya, gone zip-lining in Belize, luging in New Zealand and parasailing in Hawaii to name a few!  I'm always looking for my next travel destination and adventure along the way.

My Favorite Things

I love reading on rainy days, snuggling up in front of a warm fire (though I hate everything else about winter), laughing with good friends, games, good movies, days spent horseback enjoying the scenery, working with my family, hiking to new places, anything that gives me an adrenaline rush, trying new foods (well some) and places to eat, and being at the beach (it's my favorite place on earth!)  When I get off the ranch,  I enjoy exploring with friends, taking in a comedy club or community play, or going and doing something we can experience for the first time.

Speaking (and other) Experience

From keynotes to workshops, let's talk about how I can meet your needs!

Potential Topics

  • Estate Planning, So a Tragedy Doesn't Become a Catastrophe
  • The Sustainability Beef
  • Myth-Busting So You Can Be Neat and Eat More Beef
  • Advocacy 101
  • Advocacy, What We're Getting Wrong and How to Make it Right
  • The Beef Checkoff-Why Your Money Matters
  • So You're a Woman in a Man's World
  • Navigating The Toll-Road of Grief


Some Former Speaking Engagements

  • Cattleman U presenter
  • Wyoming Stock Growers Winter Convention
  • Speaker at Mississippi Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Conference
  • Keynote speaker for Today's Ag, Laramie, WY
  • Speaker at Western Nebraska and Northeast Colorado Cattlemen's Days
  • Speaker for Colorado BQA Train the Trainer program
  • Speaker at Colorado 4-H Agents annual meeting
  • Virtual speaker for university classes including Oregon State and University of Wyoming


Speaker Reviews

  •  "As a former Colorado Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Trainer and member of the Colorado BQA Advisory Committee, Kacy has a wealth of knowledge surrounding cattle production. Not only is she passionate about extending her knowledge to current cattle producers, but she also does an excellent job relaying accurate information about the beef industry to the general public and beef consumers. Kacy provides an especially powerful presentation about the purpose and importance of the BQA program, and loves sharing beef's positive story with any audience." Libby Bigler, Colorado Beef Quality Assurance Coordinator

 

  • "Kacy has a true passion for the beef industry that shines through to her audiences.  She has a way of connecting to producers and consumers alike by sharing stories of her own ranch-life and experiences.  She is an engaging speaker and a true advocate for our industry." Jamie Jo Axtell, Axtell Cattle Company, Anton, CO

 

  • "Kacy is able to connect with her audience, whether they are seasoned ranchers or first year 4-H members.  Her love of the agricultural industry shines through in her presentations.  You’ll leave her talks feeling excited about agriculture and energized to go out and promote the best industry in the world!" Kindra Plumb, CSU 4-H Agent, Haxtun, CO


  •  "From her time as the Snowy Range FFA Chapter President, to Cattlemen's Day presenter, Kacy has been an advocate for the beef industry and agricultural way of life. Founded strongly in her Wyoming heritage, she provides prospective as to what the agricultural industry is today and what it is facing in the future. Her stories, ranging from the occasional protective mother cow to what consumers want, provide prospective on how to bridge the widening gap between the average consumer and America's producing agriculturalists."  Travis Taylor, Livestock Producer, Limon, Colorado


Other Credentials

  • MA Speech Communications, MBA (agriculture emphasis)
  • Current cattle rancher and freelance journalist
  • NCBA Beef Speak Cohort
  • Member of the inaugural class of the Trailblazers, a trained group of beef community members representing the Beef Checkoff 
  • Former livestock extension agent, public speaking teacher, leadership/education and development program manager, Beef Quality Assurance Trainer (Colorado)
  • Master's of Beef Advocacy and Top of the Class Graduate
  • Ag Allies Graduate
  • National award recipient for beef advocacy radio program (see example in the radio spot section!)


My sweet daddio and I at his 2017 Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame Induction

My sweet daddio and I at his 2017 Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame Induction

Media Examples

Check a few of the media examples I have done over the years, including a spot from my national award winning radio program Ag-Vo-Kacy.

  • Wealthability https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wealthability-show-with-tom-wheelwright-cpa/id1372478816?i=1000610922054
  • Casual Cattle Conversations https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/casual-cattle-conversations-podcast-shownotes/how-amp-why-you-need-to-create-an-estate-plan
  • Cattlemen's Call https://soundcloud.com/user-595584340/loss-and-the-family-ranch-planning-for-the-unexpected?si=f89c33b6e5f84ee9a1276bb9206d558e&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
  • Ag Queen https://globalagnetwork.com/the-ag-queen-podcast/podcast/ag-queen-podcast-episode-54-kacy-atkinson
  • Beef Runner https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beefrunner/episodes/10-Miles-Past-Nowhere---Wyoming-Rancher-Kacy-Atkinson--Beef-Runner-034-eaqcqh
  • Farm Traveler https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-and-ranching-in-wyoming-with-kacy-atkinson/id1458246439?i=1000446882241
  • Tony St. James https://www.floydcountyrecord.com/2022/10/13/agribusiness-report-podcast-kaci-atkinson/
  • Wyoming Beef Council https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKaNidjyB30
  • POPSUGAR https://www.popsugar.com/smart-living/day-in-life-for-cattle-rancher-kacy-atkinson-48858527
  • Cowboy State Daily https://cowboystatedaily.com/2023/06/02/to-fight-climate-change-ireland-may-slaughter-200-000-cows-are-us-herds-next/
  • Drovers https://www.drovers.com/news/industry/commentary-get-freaking-ark
  • Progressive Cattle https://www.agproud.com/articles/51720-is-sustainable-beef-an-unattainable-goal
  • Dairy Carrie  http://www.dairycarrie.com/2018/09/17/beef-sustainability-wyoming-cattle-ranch/

Ag-Vo-Kacy Radio Spot-Sustainability (mp3)Download

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