Behind the Burger
Behind every burger is a story.
Produced by the New Mexico Beef Council, Behind the Burger introduces you to the ranchers, families, and industry professionals who raise cattle, steward the land, and keep beef at the center of New Mexico’s culture and economy.
We go beyond the plate to explore heritage, hard work, nutrition, and the future of beef in our state - sharing transparent conversations that connect consumers to the people behind their food.
Podcasting since 2025 • 29 episodes
Behind the Burger
Latest Episodes
Stewardship First In New Mexico Ranching with Kimberly Stone
The real story of New Mexico beef isn’t a TV montage of horses and hero shots. It’s drought math, grass management, and a daily promise that the cattle get water and care before anything else. From the New Mexico Cattle Growers office in Moriar...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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28:45
Tradition Meets Grit: Rethinking Ranching For The Next Generation with Bronson Corn
A fifth-generation rancher from Roswell, New Mexico, pulls back the curtain on how a family outfit survives drought, policy, and razor-thin margins without losing its soul. Bronson Corn joins Carollann Romo to share the decisions that kept thei...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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56:13
How A Lawyer-Turned-Rancher Leads Cattle Growers And Builds Resilient Beef Operations with Tom Paterson
We sit down with Tom Paterson, rancher and new president of New Mexico Cattle Growers, to talk stewardship, drought strategy, and how data and design make cattle calmer and beef better. From policy wins to local processing, we share a clear pat...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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44:22
Building A Local Beef Brand From Ranch To Retail with Garrett and Megan Foote
We trace how a ranch family in Curry County built a vertically integrated beef business, from wheat pasture yearlings to a fresh meat counter known for prime cuts, green chile brats, and face-to-face service. We compare grocery and direct beef,...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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1:16:41
Building A Family Ranch With Science, Grit, And Heart with the Armendariz Family
Start with 12 cows, add three counties of scattered leases, mix in a veterinarian, a range scientist, and two determined brothers, and you get a modern ranch story that’s as practical as it is inspiring. We sit down with Jim and Jovani Armendar...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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48:00
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