"Bridging the gap between the cattle pens and Capitol Hill." Policy in the Pasture is a podcast where friends Addie Brown and Emma Smith sit down to talk about all things cattle, ranching, agriculture, policy, and advocacy. This podcast is designed to simply be a conversation between two friends who have a background in the agriculture industry and enjoy talking about the legislative issues that agriculture faces.
Aaron Halydier is an eighth-generation Texan whose passion for agriculture began in childhood. During high school, he immersed himself in every facet of agriculture he could -working with horses, cattle, sheep, goats, forestry, hay, and poultry. That early exposure inspired him to pursue collegiate livestock judging and earn a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science with a minor in Range and Wildlife Management from Angelo State University. Aaron launched a business in solar grazing, blending innovation with agricultural stewardship. This entrepreneurial experience led him to join Soilworks, where he deepened his commitment to regenerative agriculture. Today, Aaron works in mergers and acquisitions, specializing in identifying and structuring investments that empower producers by making regenerative practices more profitable and scalable. Together with his wife and two children, Aaron raises Dorpers south of San Antonio using an intensive rotational grazing system. He is deeply committed to supporting fellow producers-his favorite part of the day is connecting with producers to share insights, collaborate, and champion the industry's future.
5 Aug 2025
Young Leaders in Ag Policy with McKenna Bush
McKenna Bush serves as the Youth Outreach Coordinator in the Organization Division. She joined Texas Farm Bureau in November 2021. In this role, Bush is responsible for the development, organization, oversight and execution of all activities involving TFB youth outreach and collegiate programs. That includes the Clover Cash Grant Program, Student Success Series, scholarships, Speak Out For Agriculture (SOFA) Challenge, AgVentures Challenge: Pitch It, Market It, Sell It Contest, and Collegiate Farm Bureau programs. Prior to joining TFB, Bush was the graduate assistant for the Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications at Texas A&M University in College Station. She also held a variety of student and entry-level positions with Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, U.S. House Committee on Agriculture, Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Texas A&M College of Engineering throughout her collegiate career. She earned her undergraduate degree from Texas A&M in Agricultural Communications and Journalism and Agricultural Leadership and Development. In the summer of 2022, she earned her master’s degree in Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communications with an emphasis in curriculum development and instructional design also from Texas A&M. Bush received numerous awards through Texas FFA while in high school, including her American FFA Degree and recently her Texas FFA Honorary Lone Star Degree. She held several leadership positions at the chapter and district level. She was a member of the 2015 class of Ford Leadership Scholars and currently serves on the selection committee and as a mentor for the program. She resides in Waco
5 Nov 2024
Creating Opportunities with Lisa Castillo
Lisa Castillo, owner of Castillo Cattle Company, shares how her Private Ministerial Association empowers local farmers to sell directly to consumers and supply their community with high-quality food.
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