(BPT) - Kimberly Ratcliff was living a successful corporate life in New York City when she felt the pull to return home to her parents' ranch in Oakwood, Texas. She said she saw other family ranches sold or divided, and she wanted to ensure Caney Creek Ranch was sustainable for generations to come. Upon returning from the big city, Kimberly worked hand in hand with her father and two brothers, eventually taking a lead role in the day-to-day operation of the ranch. Her eye for business and commitment to caring for the animals and the land helped Kimberly identify how technology could improve their overall sustainability.
While growing Caney Creek Ranch, Kimberly also looked for opportunities to support her local ranching community, specifically other black ranchers. In the second episode of the docu-series Cattle Calling, Kimberly gets that opportunity in the form of a USDA Climate-Smart grant, which will ultimately allow her to help families in 60 Texas counties create a climate-smart plan.
Follow Kimberly, her father Wesley and brothers Dwayne and Ben as they keep sustainability in the forefront while raising cattle, selling beef at a local market and supporting the community.
View the full episode here.
