Sorting Pen: The California Cattleman Podcast
Season 5, Episode 21
In this episode we welcome Tracy Sellers, senior content writer and media strategist for the UC Davis CLEAR Center, to Sorting Pen for the first time as she gives California ranching families and producers an inside look at the work being done to bridge science, media, and agriculture. Get to know her journey in agriculture, and now working at the CLEAR Center with Dr. Frank Mitloehner. Tracy also shares what a typical day looks like at the Center, highlights some of the priority projects she and her team are focused on, and reflects on some favorite pieces she’s published.
We also dive into the important role farmers and ranchers play in the stories the CLEAR Center tells, explore the goals behind events like Salute to Ag Day, and hear Tracy’s perspective on college students in 2025. Stay to the end of the episode to learn a few slang terms college students are using today.
Episode resources:
- To read the “Grass-Roots Insight: Study Uncovers Patterns in Cattle Grazing Behavior” click here or check it out on the CLEAR Center’s news webpage at clear.ucdavis.edu/news.
- Watch the CLEAR Center video: “Hawaiian Pig Farming Done Right!” by clicking here or visiting youtube.com/@CLEARCenteratUCDavis.
- Listen to the new CLEAR Conversations podcast wherever you listen to podcasts and on YouTube.
- For more information and to read all of the updates from the CLEAR Center visit clear.ucdavis.edu.
PREVIOUS EPISODES
Sorting through the latest on the threat of New World screwworm to the U.S. cattle industry
An update on the New World screwworm situation
Sorting through the Bear Fire’s destruction five years later with Dave Daley
New episode on wildfire
Sorting through California’s progress so far on conserving 30% of lands and coastal waters by 2030
A new episode with CNRA's Meghan Hertel
About the Podcast: Everyday, The California Cattlemen’s Association is sorting through the issues impacting California’s ranching families and producers. To communicate those issues, discuss solutions and keep ranchers current on the hot topics CCA leadership has developed this podcast.
In each episode we will be talking with CCA leadership and leading experts on issues specific to ranching and producing beef in California. Tune in every other Monday to hear updates on legislative and regulatory fronts in Sacramento, deep-dives into current events, challenges and more!
