Cate Havstad's guest appearances

Cate Havstad

Mountain & Prairie with Ed Roberson

6 Ranch Podcast

Brendan Leonard

Jessica Lewis

Jason Gardner

Iris Gardner

Dan Flores

Juanita Vero

Jillian Lukiwski

Becca Skinner

Andrew Skurka

Len Necefer

Daniel Anderson

David Gessner

Chris Burkard

Kelsey Johnson

MIKE PHILLIPS

OwlTail

Cate Havstad cares deeply for the land she farms. Along with her Husband, Chris, Cate runs the Casad Family Farm out of Madras, Oregon, an organic farm using biodynamic principles. The farm produces hundreds of tons of human and animal food every year through dedication to biodiversity, sustainability, and biotic health for soils, humans, and communities. Some might think it odd to farm in a high desert, but not Cate. There's enough water to go around if it's not being misused; an issue she's extremely passionate about. On top of running a farm, Cate is also a custom hat maker, using only the finest beaver felts and traditional methods. The way Cate and Chris grow food just makes sense, and if you care even little about where your food comes from, I encourage you to listen. Check out Cate's Hats: Havstad Hat Co.WebsiteInstagramCasad Family FarmsWebsite Instagram 

Cate Havstad cares deeply for the land she farms. Along with her Husband, Chris, Cate runs the Casad Family Farm out of Madras, Oregon, an organic farm using biodynamic principles. The farm produces hundreds of tons of human and animal food every year through dedication to biodiversity, sustainability, and biotic health for soils, humans, and communities. Some might think it odd to farm in a high desert, but not Cate. There's enough water to go around if it's not being misused; an issue she's extremely passionate about. On top of running a farm, Cate is also a custom hat maker, using only the finest beaver felts and traditional methods. The way Cate and Chris grow food just makes sense, and if you care even little about where your food comes from, I encourage you to listen. Check out Cate's Hats: Havstad Hat Co. <a href="https://havstadhatco.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/havstadhatco/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Casad Family Farms <a href="https://casadfamilyfarms.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/casadfamilyfarms/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>

High Desert Water and High Fashion Cowboy Hats with Cate Havstad

This episode is a special recording from a Mountain &amp; Prairie live podcast in Bozeman, Montana. On August 30th more than 300 folks gathered at the historic Ellen Theatre in downtown Bozeman to watch, listen, and participate in a wide-ranging conversation with four amazing women of the West—hat-maker and farmer Cate Havstad; silversmith and all-around artist Jillian Lukiwski; adventure photographer and writer Becca Skinner; and rancher and county commissioner Juanita Vero. We also held a raffle that benefited the Montana Land Reliance and the critical conservation work it is doing throughout the state of Montana. The show started out with a hilarious, high-energy welcome from the amazing Becca Frucht, who is one of the funniest and most unique human beings I’ve ever met. Then I spent about an hour and fifteen minutes asking the women questions about their lives, work, and shared love of western landscapes. After that, we had some excellent questions from the audience, followed by a few words from the Jessie Weisse from the Montana Land Reliance. As you’ll hear, a good bit of our conversation centered around the land, conservation, and agriculture, so it was very fitting that the Montana Land Reliance was such an important part of the evening. My only complaint about the event is that I wish it could’ve been much longer—as you’d expect, we only scratched the surface of all the fascinating topics we could’ve discussed. A heartfelt thank you to Cate, Jillian, Becca, and Juanita for being so open, thoughtful, and funny with all of their answers—the evening would not have been even a fraction of the success it was without their participation. Thanks to Becca Frucht for her energizing welcome and for figuring out a way to work Road House into her remarks. Thank you to the Montana Land Reliance for all of their important work throughout the state and for being part of the evening. A huge thanks to our sponsors—Chris Dombrowski Fly Fishing, Tom Morgan Rodsmiths, Onda Wellness, Modern Huntsman, Beargrass Writing Retreat, Heyday, Head West Bozeman, and Big Agnes. And last but definitely not least, thanks to everyone who attended the event—I know we had people travel to Bozeman from many other states and even Canada for the show, so I can’t thank you all enough for being such important members of this podcast community. It was truly a night to remember, and I’m excited to do more live shows in 2020, so stay tuned for that. But in the meantime, enjoy this audio version of the Mountain &amp; Prairie Podcast, live in Bozeman! Notes and photos: https://mountainandprairie.com/bozeman-live/ MLR: http://mtlandreliance.org TOPICS DISCUSSED:  3:30 - Welcome from the great Becca Frucht 8:30 - A few words from Ed 11:30 - Quick intros 13:00 - Update on Cate’s involvement in farming 15:30- Juanita’s entrance into county politics 20:00 - Jillian’s evolving connection to her place 21:00 - Becca’s immersion in private land conservation 27:30 - Juanita’s thoughts on private land conservation 32:00 - Jillian discusses the importance of hard work and adventure in wild places 35:30 - Cate discusses the business realities of farming 44:00 - Jillian and Becca talk about “putting herself out there” 47:30 - Using social media productively 50:00 - Other places the ladies would choose to live 55:30 - Best books read in the past year 1:01:30 - How their husbands/partners bolster them as individuals 1:06:30 - Jillian’s “Big Enough Theory” 1:12:00 - Q&amp;A - Mentors and mentoring 1:17:00 - Q&amp;A - Roots to the past in the women’s trades 1:20:30 - Q&amp;A - Role of horses in the ladies lives 1:28:00 - Q&amp;A - Balancing development and conservation in Montana 1:35:30 - Q&amp;A - How do we connect people with their food 1:40:15 - A few words from the Montana Land Reliance 

This episode is a special recording from a Mountain &amp; Prairie live podcast in Bozeman, Montana. On August 30th more than 300 folks gathered at the historic Ellen Theatre in downtown Bozeman to watch, listen, and participate in a wide-ranging conversation with four amazing women of the West—hat-maker and farmer Cate Havstad; silversmith and all-around artist Jillian Lukiwski; adventure photographer and writer Becca Skinner; and rancher and county commissioner Juanita Vero. We also held a raffle that benefited the Montana Land Reliance and the critical conservation work it is doing throughout the state of Montana. The show started out with a hilarious, high-energy welcome from the amazing Becca Frucht, who is one of the funniest and most unique human beings I’ve ever met. Then I spent about an hour and fifteen minutes asking the women questions about their lives, work, and shared love of western landscapes. After that, we had some excellent questions from the audience, followed by a few words from the Jessie Weisse from the Montana Land Reliance. As you’ll hear, a good bit of our conversation centered around the land, conservation, and agriculture, so it was very fitting that the Montana Land Reliance was such an important part of the evening. My only complaint about the event is that I wish it could’ve been much longer—as you’d expect, we only scratched the surface of all the fascinating topics we could’ve discussed. A heartfelt thank you to Cate, Jillian, Becca, and Juanita for being so open, thoughtful, and funny with all of their answers—the evening would not have been even a fraction of the success it was without their participation. Thanks to Becca Frucht for her energizing welcome and for figuring out a way to work Road House into her remarks. Thank you to the Montana Land Reliance for all of their important work throughout the state and for being part of the evening. A huge thanks to our sponsors—Chris Dombrowski Fly Fishing, Tom Morgan Rodsmiths, Onda Wellness, Modern Huntsman, Beargrass Writing Retreat, Heyday, Head West Bozeman, and Big Agnes. And last but definitely not least, thanks to everyone who attended the event—I know we had people travel to Bozeman from many other states and even Canada for the show, so I can’t thank you all enough for being such important members of this podcast community. It was truly a night to remember, and I’m excited to do more live shows in 2020, so stay tuned for that. But in the meantime, enjoy this audio version of the Mountain &amp; Prairie Podcast, live in Bozeman! Notes and photos: <a href="https://mountainandprairie.com/bozeman-live/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mountainandprairie.com/bozeman-live/</a> MLR: <a href="http://mtlandreliance.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://mtlandreliance.org</a> TOPICS DISCUSSED: <ul> <li>3:30 - Welcome from the great Becca Frucht</li> <li>8:30 - A few words from Ed</li> <li>11:30 - Quick intros</li> <li>13:00 - Update on Cate’s involvement in farming</li> <li>15:30- Juanita’s entrance into county politics</li> <li>20:00 - Jillian’s evolving connection to her place</li> <li>21:00 - Becca’s immersion in private land conservation</li> <li>27:30 - Juanita’s thoughts on private land conservation</li> <li>32:00 - Jillian discusses the importance of hard work and adventure in wild places</li> <li>35:30 - Cate discusses the business realities of farming</li> <li>44:00 - Jillian and Becca talk about “putting herself out there”</li> <li>47:30 - Using social media productively</li> <li>50:00 - Other places the ladies would choose to live</li> <li>55:30 - Best books read in the past year</li> <li>1:01:30 - How their husbands/partners bolster them as individuals</li> <li>1:06:30 - Jillian’s “Big Enough Theory”</li> <li>1:12:00 - Q&amp;A - Mentors and mentoring</li> <li>1:17:00 - Q&amp;A - Roots to the past in the women’s trades</li> <li>1:20:30 - Q&amp;A - Role of horses in the ladies lives</li> <li>1:28:00 - Q&amp;A - Balancing development and conservation in Montana</li> <li>1:35:30 - Q&amp;A - How do we connect people with their food</li> <li>1:40:15 - A few words from the Montana Land Reliance</li> </ul>

Live in Bozeman - Cate Havstad, Jillian Lukiwski, Becca Skinner & Juanita Vero

Cate Havstad is a hat maker and farmer based in central Oregon whose abundant curiosity, creativity, and love of place have allowed her to transform her passions into a full-time and fulfilling career. As a hat maker, Cate’s unique style and unwavering commitment to quality have attracted customers ranging from music stars like Gillian Welch to hard-working ranchers and farmers throughout the American West. As a farmer, Cate and her partner are deeply committed to regenerative agriculture and the positive impact that their local efforts can have on a global scale. It’s safe to say she’s living a life guided by purpose and passion. Born and raised in northern California, Cate was a driven athlete in her youth, as evidenced by her desire to be the first woman to play in the NBA (that’s the NBA, not the WNBA). As a young woman, a fortuitous series of events landed her in a hat maker’s workshop, where she applied that same focus and drive toward learning the craft of hat making. After accumulating experience and confidence as an apprentice, she struck out on her own and now creates some of the most sought-after, stylish, and functional hats on the market today. Cate’s life and work are closely connected to the landscape of central Oregon, and her other job as an organic farmer has given her a deep understanding of the role that regenerative agriculture can play in conservation, community building, and reversing climate change. As you’ll hear in our conversation, Cate is extremely curious, well-read, and and knowledgeable on a wide range of subjects. We talk about her journey as a hat maker, and how she cultivates creativity and consistent production in a world filled with an increasing number of distractions. We discuss regenerative agriculture and how many people, including well-meaning environmentalists, don’t fully understand the importance of farmers and ranchers in the conservation movement. Cate is a devoted meditator and runner, so we talk about how both of those practices have improved her creativity and outlook. We also chat about Wendell Berry, Michael Pollan, Steven Pressfield, and how those authors’ works have impacted her life. There’s a lot to learn in this episode. This was a fun conversation that could have continued for hours. Be sure the check the episode notes for links to everything we discussed—it’s a long list! Hope you enjoy! http://mountainandprairie.com/cate-havstad/ Topics Discussed:  2:55 - How Cate describes her work 3:45 - How Cate began making hats 6:00 - Connection to music 6:50 - Cate’s childhood and early influences 8:20 - Leaving college to go on tour 10:25 - New influences of creative people 12:30 - Cate’s parents’ opinion of her taking a break from school 13:45 - Returning to school 15:00 - Goal of becoming a trail guide in Oregon 15:40 - Working as a hat making apprentice 17:40 - Cate’s decision to strike out on her own 20:50 - Advantages of working on simple equipment 22:10 - When Cate knew she could make a full-time career of hat making 24:40 - Havstad Hat Co fans, including Lyle Lovett 28:15 - Process oriented versus goal oriented 30:00 - Cate’s methods for cultivating creativity and her business 31:40 - Thoughts on Pressfield’s “War of Art” 33:45 - Cate’s meditation practice 40:00 - How teaching workshops has influenced her work 43:20 - How Central Oregon influences her work 45:20 - Experiences running in Central Oregon 47:00 - Cate’s experience farming 48:10 - Wendell Berry discussion 50:30 - Agricultural as a vital part of conservation 57:00 - Good books on connection to land 59:30 - Balancing social media and mindful living 1:07:40 - Favorite books 1:09:15 - Favorite documentaries 1:10:15 - Surprising activity 1:11:05 - Favorite location in the West 1:12:20 - Best advice ever received 1:13:20 - Request of the listeners 1:15:20 - Connect with Cate online 

Cate Havstad is a hat maker and farmer based in central Oregon whose abundant curiosity, creativity, and love of place have allowed her to transform her passions into a full-time and fulfilling career. As a hat maker, Cate’s unique style and unwavering commitment to quality have attracted customers ranging from music stars like Gillian Welch to hard-working ranchers and farmers throughout the American West. As a farmer, Cate and her partner are deeply committed to regenerative agriculture and the positive impact that their local efforts can have on a global scale. It’s safe to say she’s living a life guided by purpose and passion. Born and raised in northern California, Cate was a driven athlete in her youth, as evidenced by her desire to be the first woman to play in the NBA (that’s the NBA, not the WNBA). As a young woman, a fortuitous series of events landed her in a hat maker’s workshop, where she applied that same focus and drive toward learning the craft of hat making. After accumulating experience and confidence as an apprentice, she struck out on her own and now creates some of the most sought-after, stylish, and functional hats on the market today. Cate’s life and work are closely connected to the landscape of central Oregon, and her other job as an organic farmer has given her a deep understanding of the role that regenerative agriculture can play in conservation, community building, and reversing climate change. As you’ll hear in our conversation, Cate is extremely curious, well-read, and and knowledgeable on a wide range of subjects. We talk about her journey as a hat maker, and how she cultivates creativity and consistent production in a world filled with an increasing number of distractions. We discuss regenerative agriculture and how many people, including well-meaning environmentalists, don’t fully understand the importance of farmers and ranchers in the conservation movement. Cate is a devoted meditator and runner, so we talk about how both of those practices have improved her creativity and outlook. We also chat about Wendell Berry, Michael Pollan, Steven Pressfield, and how those authors’ works have impacted her life. There’s a lot to learn in this episode. This was a fun conversation that could have continued for hours. Be sure the check the episode notes for links to everything we discussed—it’s a long list! Hope you enjoy! <a href="http://mountainandprairie.com/cate-havstad/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://mountainandprairie.com/cate-havstad/</a> Topics Discussed: <ul> <li>2:55 - How Cate describes her work</li> <li>3:45 - How Cate began making hats</li> <li>6:00 - Connection to music</li> <li>6:50 - Cate’s childhood and early influences</li> <li>8:20 - Leaving college to go on tour</li> <li>10:25 - New influences of creative people</li> <li>12:30 - Cate’s parents’ opinion of her taking a break from school</li> <li>13:45 - Returning to school</li> <li>15:00 - Goal of becoming a trail guide in Oregon</li> <li>15:40 - Working as a hat making apprentice</li> <li>17:40 - Cate’s decision to strike out on her own</li> <li>20:50 - Advantages of working on simple equipment</li> <li>22:10 - When Cate knew she could make a full-time career of hat making</li> <li>24:40 - Havstad Hat Co fans, including Lyle Lovett</li> <li>28:15 - Process oriented versus goal oriented</li> <li>30:00 - Cate’s methods for cultivating creativity and her business</li> <li>31:40 - Thoughts on Pressfield’s “War of Art”</li> <li>33:45 - Cate’s meditation practice</li> <li>40:00 - How teaching workshops has influenced her work</li> <li>43:20 - How Central Oregon influences her work</li> <li>45:20 - Experiences running in Central Oregon</li> <li>47:00 - Cate’s experience farming</li> <li>48:10 - Wendell Berry discussion</li> <li>50:30 - Agricultural as a vital part of conservation</li> <li>57:00 - Good books on connection to land</li> <li>59:30 - Balancing social media and mindful living</li> <li>1:07:40 - Favorite books</li> <li>1:09:15 - Favorite documentaries</li> <li>1:10:15 - Surprising activity</li> <li>1:11:05 - Favorite location in the West</li> <li>1:12:20 - Best advice ever received</li> <li>1:13:20 - Request of the listeners</li> <li>1:15:20 - Connect with Cate online</li> </ul>