Stories of Resilience with Kristen Ham, Ranch Chic Corral

In this episode of Ag Talk, the spotlight is on Kristen Ham from South Dakota. Kristen, a ranch wife, mother, and founder of the western lifestyle brand Ranch Chick Corral, discusses her life and business inspired by her family's cow-calf ranch. She shares her background, meeting her husband in college, and their life operating the ranch while growing Ranch Chick Corral. The conversation delves into the operations of their cow-calf ranch, the origins of her brand, and how it caters to women in the ranching industry. Kristen also recounts the harrowing experience of a wildfire that devastated their ranch in 2021, the community support that followed, and how she balanced her business and family time. Throughout the talk, she emphasizes the importance of resilience, faith, and community in overcoming hardships and succeeding in both life and business.