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Agri-Culture with Emilie Hopson [episode 42]

  • ranchrightllc
  • Apr 22
  • 3 min read

Updated: Apr 24


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In this episode, host John Haskell is joined by Emilie Hopson, the founder of Agri-Culture, for a conversation about human resource management and how it applies to the ranching industry. They discuss the significance of building a positive culture and developing trust and accountability within your ranch team. Emily also shares helpful insights on hiring based on character versus skills, discretionary effort, leadership vulnerability, and the importance of clarity and transparency in managing and improving ranch operations.


In this episode, Agri-Culture with Emilie Hopson, we cover: 

  • The importance of human resource management in ranching

  • Hiring the right people for your operation

  • Building ownership and effective leadership in teams


Meet Emilie Hopson:

Emilie Hopson is the founder of Agri-Culture, where she helps ranchers and farmers tackle the tough challenges that come with managing teams and running a business. With over 12 years of experience in Human Resources—spanning the medical field and manufacturing—she has worked with people from all walks of life and navigated all kinds of personalities. These experiences have taught her how to bring out the best in any team, no matter the challenge.


She graduated with a bachelor’s in business administration in marketing from the University of Arkansas at Monticello in 2010 and earned her MBA from Texas A&M University-Commerce in 2013. Currently, she serves as the HR Manager for a large manufacturing plant, supporting 500 employees and leading a team of 8 HR professionals.  The inspiration for Agri-Culture came from Emilie’s love of helping people in her “off-ranch” HR career and combining it with her true passion for agriculture. 


The lightbulb moment came when she realized she could bring her HR expertise to the ag world—especially after watching her husband face challenges where, frankly, he needed an HR lady! 


Emilie and her husband, Zach, are both graduates of Ranching for Profit, which has transformed the way they approach ranch management and sustainability. Together, they run a 400-head cow-calf operation in Nacogdoches, Texas, where they are raising three amazing kids—Mary (6), Cora (3), and Conway (2). As a family, they love spending time hunting, fishing, and exploring nature.


Living and working on the ranch, Emilie understands the ups and downs of this life—what works, what doesn’t, and how to find solutions that keep things moving forward. She is passionate about helping ranchers and farmers build stronger teams, create better systems, and solve those “how-do-we-fix-this” moments. Through her partnership with Ranch Right, she is bringing fresh ideas and real solutions to operations just like yours.

  

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More about the Ranchonomics podcast:  

Welcome to Ranchonomics, where we empower you to build a better ranch and transform your operation into a thriving business. This podcast is brought to you by Ranch Right LLC, and together we will look at essential strategies, mindsets, and processes needed to take command of your financials and master the business metrics that make all the difference. If you are ready to start winning at ranching, then you are in the right spot. 


With each episode of Ranchonomics, you will hear inspiring success stories, gain simple yet powerful financial literacy tips, and listen to insightful interviews with industry experts and real-life practitioners. 


Whether you are a seasoned rancher or just starting out, we believe that managing a ranch shouldn't mean drowning in paperwork or missing out on valuable opportunities. Our mission is to help you see the link between your daily ranching operations and your financials that allow you to go from chaos to clarity and achieve your goals. 


Join us as we explore the intersection of ranching and finance, helping you understand your numbers and make informed decisions that propel your business forward. 

Subscribe now and start your path to a more profitable, less stressful ranching experience with Ranchonomics. It's time to harness the full potential of your operation. 

 

 

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