Behind the Burger
Created by the New Mexico Beef Council, we are telling the stories behind the beef in New Mexico.
Podcasting since 2025 • 14 episodes
Behind the Burger
Latest Episodes
The Aloha State's Beef Secret: Ranching Against the Odds (Special Collaboration with Hawaii Rancher Kristin Mack-Almasin)
Have you ever wondered what ranching looks like in paradise? Our journey to Maui reveals a surprising side of Hawaii few visitors ever see - a thriving cattle industry generating $82 million annually across the islands. This special collaborati...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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34:22
From Reluctant Politician to Agriculture's Biggest Fan ft. NM Secretary of Ag Jeff Witte
Secretary Jeff Witte takes us behind the curtain of New Mexico agriculture, revealing how a reluctant political appointee became the state's longest-serving Secretary of Agriculture. With warmth and candor, he shares the fascinating journey tha...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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37:51
Drought, Decisions, and Desert Conservation: Alisa Ogden's Ranching Story
Alisa Ogden, a fifth-generation rancher and third-generation farmer from southeastern New Mexico, shares her family's rich history of land stewardship dating back to 1890. Her insights reveal how successful ranchers balance conservation, innova...
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Episode 11
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29:05
Screwworm, TB, and Beyond: Protecting New Mexico's Livestock ft. State Vet Dr. Holeck
Dive into the world of veterinary medicine and food safety with Dr. Samantha Holeck, New Mexico's State Veterinarian, as she shares her remarkable journey from growing up on a small Carlsbad cattle ranch to safeguarding the health of livestock ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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28:09
Regenerative Ranching in New Mexico's High Desert with Sile Pastures
What happens when a chef's passion for food quality leads to raising cattle? In this enlightening conversation with the family behind Sile Pastures, we discover how culinary expertise transformed into regenerative ranching in Sile, New Mexico.<...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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Fan Mail
what a great podcast! I nearly cried, but then I sent thanks for the life we ranchers have lived.
La Mesa, New Mexico