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“ You ’ d never get anywhere on a ranch without the support of your family . My wife , Trudy , has been absolutely wonderful . This has always been a team effort , and I have always been supported by her . I ’ m so proud of the kids we ’ ve raised here . We also have people that work alongside us every day and , while they might not be related by blood , we consider them family too , and they care just as much about the cattle and the land as we do . The support of others around me to get to this point has been incredible ,” Eisele reflected . The Eiseles ’ children , Kaycee , Kendall , and Colton , now play key roles as partners in the ranch and livestock ownership . “ I really value their participation and appreciate their input . An inclusive approach to decision-making involves seeking suggestions from everyone , recognizing diverse perspectives contributes to the ranch ’ s success ,” he said . “ What I ’ m focused on today is transitioning the ranch to my kids because they ’ re the future , and I have all the confidence in the world they ’ ll be able to continue our ranch ’ s legacy and make it even better .”

“ For me , one of the most meaningful things in my whole world is to have my family , my kids , and my grandkids here on the ranch with me . One of the reasons I want to serve , and do what I ’ m doing , is for my family . I want to transition . I want to pay back the mentors who gave me a leg up in the industry . And I ’ d like to do something significant with my time here on the planet . The agricultural landscape is evolving , and I am confident that with the same spirit that has carried our association through the last 126 years , we will continue to thrive , innovate , and lead .”

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