Bret Black

Operating a wedding venue.

My wife generally ran the business end of the venue while I handled most of the maintenance, which included groundskeeping, electrical and plumbing repairs, minor remodeling projects, security and catering.

Trained and sold horses.

Partnered with Baggett Farms on commercial cow/calf opportunities.

Leased ranches and ran cattle on my own.

Purchased heavy equipment and developed artesian springs for many neighboring ranches.

Oh, and I was the Rodeo Coach for Cal Poly State University for 5 years.

Owner/Operator cow/calf ranch.

Secured financing to purchase cattle ranch in Delta County, Texas.

Used proceeds from previous cattle operation to purchase cattle and sheep.

Rebuilt all fences and corrals setting up a rotational grazing system.

Soil tested, weed sprayed, overseeded, developed hay and grazing pastures, put up hay, sold weaned calves, lambs, and guardian dogs, and taught my kids every aspect of ranching in east Texas.

Ranch and cattle management.

I was in charge of herd health, purchasing and marketing of cattle.

Rebuilt corrals and set up rotational grazing system.

Repaired and developed water systems from artesian springs.

Ranch Foreman.

Managed all aspects of the cattle ranch in rangeland conditions.

Rebuilt all the fences and corrals and developed a rotational grazing system.

Developed dirt tanks and water from artesian springs.

Secured additional lease ground as it became available.

Located and purchased commercial and registered Angus and Brangus cattle.

Mated and artificially inseminated cattle, selected and prepared cattle for embryo transfer.

Marketed commercial and registered seedstock.

I did most of the labor myself with occasional seasonal or day help as needed.