Episode 11: Lawrence Dwight and Operating on the edge of the Western World

28/02/2022 15 min
Episode 11: Lawrence Dwight and Operating on the edge of the Western World

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Episode Synopsis

On this episode we speak with Lawrence Dwight, a 5th generation rancher from Ferndale, about the benefits and difficulties associated with operating in this unique and remote landscape. Dwight descended from Joseph Russ who came to California from Maine in 1850.  He was among the first of the pioneers to reach the area, establishing prosperous ranching, butchering, shipping, banking and general merchandise enterprises in Humboldt County.

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