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The Beef Podcast Show - Shannon Williams: S.M.A.R.T. Goals in Ranching | Ep. 135

the beef podcast show Jun 25, 2025

In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Shannon Williams, an Extension Educator at the University of Idaho, discusses the crucial role of human resource management in ranch operations. She explores how setting S.M.A.R.T. (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, e Time-bound) goals, tracking key records, and prioritizing employee development can improve beef production efficiency. Learn how effective people management can make or break a ranch’s success. Tune in now on all major platforms!

What will you learn: 

  • SMART goals in ranching
  • Effective record-keeping
  • Employee management strategies
  • Aligning goals with ranch vision
  • Using data for decision-making

 

Meet the guest:
Shannon Williams is an Extension Educator and County Chair at the University of Idaho Extension in Lemhi County. She holds a bachelor's degree in animal science and a master's in human resources from Utah State University. She brings years of leadership experience, including serving as Idaho BQA co-chair and editor for the Western Beef Resource Committee.