Episode 74: So You Wanna Be A Cowboy with Daniel Sinton
“I truly love coming to work every single day. I live for getting in the truck and getting out, hitching up and grabbing my horse, or getting in the vineyard. I’m thankful that it’s transitioned from an obligation to a pure love of what I’m doing.”
In this episode, Daniel Sinton, 5th generation San Luis Obispo County Rancher and Manager of Avenales Ranch - established in 1875 with over 18,000 acres of open range land and 120 acres of organic wine grapes joins us to share his story of what it is like being a real-life cowboy. Daniel also discusses:
2:30 - His background
3:30 - What goes on at the ranch
9:15 - The history of the ranch
14:15 - Rancher vs Cowboy
15:15 - One of his favorite parts of being a cowboy
19:45 - Growing up on the ranch
23:15 - When he knew he was where he wanted to be
26:25 - Leaving the ranch and the journey back
27:55 - Sense of duty and responsibility
32:30 - Does it ever feel like a burden?
34:00 - What his typical weekend looks like
36:00 - Does he feel envious of the guy sitting in front of the computer every day?
38:20 - The environmental side of the ranch
41:30 - The beef industry and the challenges they face
44:30 - Local vs Globalization
48:25 - Working with the land and how that connects us to something deeper
51:35 - Advice he has for others interested in the lifestyle he lives
53:10 - Closing remarks
You can learn more about Daniel and Avenales Ranch on their website AvenalesRanch.com or on Instagram @AvenalesRanch.
See below for photos Daniel shared from his adventures.
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