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Jenni Harris is a fifth-generation farmer at White Oak Pastures in Bluffton, Georgia. She is an advocate for regenerative, grass-fed farming, animal welfare and environmental stewardship, and is the director of marketing at White Oak Pastures. Under the visionary leadership of Jenni's father, Will Harris, White Oak Pastures has transitioned from conventional farming practices to a thriving grass-fed, regenerative model. They have successfully vertically integrated their operations, establishing their own processing facilities and creating a closed-loop, transparent food system. Key topics discussed include:White Oak Pastures journey of transitioning from conventional to regenerative farming practicesBuilding a resilient, local food system through vertical integration and on-farm processing facilitiesThe impact of the Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) Act repeal on American farmers and the grass-fed beef marketNavigating partnerships with Whole Foods and Epic Provisions in the evolving sustainable food landscapeThe importance of maintaining a balance between wholesale and direct-to-consumer sales for year-round productionLessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic on the fragility of the modern food system and the value of food securityTimestamps:(00:00) Intro and White Oak Pastures' transition to grass-fed(04:00) Challenges of transitioning to regenerative farming(10:00) Importance of vertical integration and on-site processing(19:00) Rise of "regenerative" buzzword and decline in authentic farms(22:00) Impact of repealing COOL Act on American producers(28:00) Evolution and end of White Oak Pastures' Whole Foods relationship*** LINKS*** Check out our Newsletter - Food for Thought - to dramatically improve your health this year!Join The Meat Mafia community Telegram group for daily conversations to keep up with what's happening between episodes of the show.Connect with White Oak PasturesInstagramYouTubeTwitterJenny resourcesThe Food WebConnect with Meat Mafia:Meat Mafia - https://www.instagram.com/meatmafiamedia/Meat Mafia - https://twitter.com/themeatmafiapodMeat Mafia - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTadLQ-3Eb58I0Q2hVQjffwConnect with Noble Protein:Noble Protein - https://nobleorigins.com/Noble Protein - https://twitter.com/eatnobleoriginsNoble Protein - https://www.instagram.com/noble.origins/AFFILIATESLMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb dietThe Carnivore Bar - Use Code 'MEATMAFIA' for 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican BarPerennial Pastures - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' 10% OFF - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from California & MontanaFarrow Skincare - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' at checkout for 20% OFFHeart & Soil - CODE ‘MEATMAFIA' for 10% OFF - enhanced nutrition to replace daily vitamins!Carnivore Snax - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Crispy, airy meat chips that melt in your mouth. Regeneratively raised in the USA.Pluck Seasoning - 15% OFF - Nutrient-dense seasoning with INSANE flavor! Use CODE: MEATMAFIAWe Feed Raw 25% OFF your first order - ancestrally consistent food for your dog! Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA'Fond Bone Broth - 15% OFF - REAL bone broth with HIGH-QUALITY ingredients! It's a daily product for us! Use CODE: MAFIA

In episode 79 of the Outdoor Minimalist podcast, we discuss backpacking meals. We've discussed backcountry eating in terms of planning and low-waste efforts, but what goes into the manufacturing of pre-made backpacking meals? As someone that only recently started to try backpacking meals, I had a lot of questions about sourcing, packaging materials, and the general carbon footprint of these convenient backcountry options. There are so many backpacking food companies out on the market today it is hard to know what will taste good and which companies are also considering their environmental impact while they craft their meals. For me, the best place to start was to sit down with the CEO, Duane Primozich, and one of the founders, Soraya Smith, of Backpacker's Pantry, a pioneer company in the world of backpacking food. With more than 20 years of natural food experience, Duane joined the Backpacker's Pantry team in the Fall of 2022 as CEO. Prior to joining American Outdoor Products (AOP), the parent company of Backpacker's Pantry, Duane had a decades-long career founding, building, advising, and sitting on the Boards of more than 20 natural foods companies. He has been involved with Silk Soymilk, EPIC Provisions, Hope Foods, REBBL, High Brew Coffee, Bonafide Provisions, Bobo's Oat Bars, and several others, while also having co-founded Pixie Mate, a Boulder-based Yerba Mate tea brand and two natural foods-focused investment funds. Duane is committed to furthering Backpacker's Pantry's commitment to sustainability, the environment, the preservation of wilderness, and sustainable food industry practices. With over a decade of product and recipe development for Backpacker's Pantry, Soraya Smith is a passionate advocate for the outdoors and food. Luckily, she gets to marry these two interests in her work. Soraya is President of the company's Board of Directors, she is licensed through the Colorado Bar Association and is an accredited culinary professional. Her expertise in food innovation and passion for our planet's sustainability guide her work in addressing sustainable supply chain, food insecurity, and outdoors access as personal goals. INSTAGRAM: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/⁠⁠ WEBSITE: ⁠⁠https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/⁠⁠ YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@theoutdoorminimalist⁠⁠ ORDER THE BOOK: ⁠⁠https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/book⁠⁠ --------------- BACKPACKER'S PANTRY Website: https://backpackerspantry.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/BackpackersPantry/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BackpackersPantry TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@backpackerspantry

Robby Sansom sees something that many people don't. After building the company EPIC Provisions, an animal-based snack food company, with his lifelong friends Taylor and Katie, Robby has now turned his attention to building a regenerative meat supply chain. He's currently the co-founder and CEO of Force of Nature Meat, which connects regenerative ranchers and farmers with end consumers. The regenerative agriculture movement is in its infancy and Robby and his team are on a mission to connect more people with the highest-quality food sources on the planet. In our discussion, we covered: - Greenwashing 101- Force of Nature's mission- What is regenerative agriculture?- Restoring soil health and human health

Taylor Collins and his wife Katie, founders of EPIC Provisions, discuss their journey from being vegetarian endurance athletes to creating a meat-based protein bar and how they eventually started their own regenerative agriculture farm.   When you tune into this episode, you'll also hear how their regenerative ag practices are transforming ecosystems, why they don't operate with a business plan and what they do instead, and what it's like to raise two daughters on the farm.   Katie and Taylor also share with Dr. Anthony Gustin what the next five years look like for them and how this incredible journey has changed their entire outlook.   If you're not familiar with Katie and Taylor Collins, they're the husband and wife duo behind EPIC Provisions, a high-protein, all-meat snack and the farmers and Founders behind Roam Ranch, a regenerative agriculture farm in Texas that aims to produce nourishing meat and heal ecosystems.   In this episode, you'll hear about the following topics: Taylor and Katie's background and how they became first generation ranchers What they've noticed since reconnecting with the land Taylor and Katie's health journey from following dietary norms and doing endurance races to experiencing inflammation and joint pain and how they healed themselves How their company EPIC Provisions came about How Taylor and Katie operated without a business plan and what that looked like How Taylor and Katie brought a baron piece of farmland in Texas back to life What's destroying our land and what can be done to fix things Is it necessary to eat animals to restore natural resources? Seeing life as a transfer of energy How consumers yield the power for changing the health of our planet How a dried out creek on their property was transformed into its former flowing glory thanks to their regenerative agriculture practices How plant species have dramatically changed on their farm How the insects fared on their farm using their regenerative ag practices What the next five years look like for Taylor and Katie   Mentioned in This Episode  Katie and Taylor Collins' Epic Provisions website Katie and Taylor's Roam Ranch website Katie and Taylor Collins' Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube channel Allan Savory's TedTalk, How to fight desertification and reverse climate change

Today our guest is Jenni Harris, daughter of Will Harris and 5th generation Harris family member at White Oak Pastures. In the mid-90s, her father Will Harris recognized the problems in late 20th-century agriculture and decided to take his whole operation back to the days of his great-grandfather. He gave up chemical inputs and animal confinement farming and began implementing regenerative farming before it was even a word. White Oak pasture-raises 10 species of livestock, eggs, organic vegetables, and honey on almost 5,000 acres of land and does it in what they call a “radically traditional way.” Jenni is here to talk to us about White Oak Pastures and how they have continued to evolve as an online source for high-quality meat while maintaining not only a commitment to land stewardship and sustainability but to their rural community as well. Topics Discussed: The story of White Oak Pastures Jenni's early knowledge that she was gay and her journey away from her hometown The transition of the farm back to more traditional practices How the farm changed over the years in order to achieve resilience  The challenge for conventional farmers to change to a different model The challenges for the grass-fed beef industry for American farmers Meat production as a contributor to climate change Sacred Cow by Diana Rodgers - it's not the cow, it's the how! Epic Provisions, owned by General Mills measuring soil assessments to demonstrate the livestock as a regenerative product Carbon emissions in the Impossible Burger White Oak Pastures Rural Revival  The value of knowing your farmer Connect with White Oak Pastures: Their website, whiteoakpastures.com White Oak Pastures Online Shop On Instagram @whiteoakpastures On Facebook @whiteoakpastures This episode is Sponsored by True Leaf Market: Use our promo code: TGD10 - for $10 off an order of $50 or more (expires June 15th. Limit to one use per customer) at https://www.trueleafmarket.com/ About Lady Farmer: Our Website @weareladyfarmer on Instagram Join The Lady Farmer ALMANAC Leave us a voicemail! Call 443-459-1950 and ask a question or share what the good dirt means to you! Email us at thegooddirtpodcast@gmail.com Original music by John Kingsley. The Good Dirt podcast is edited and engineered by Aleksandra van der Westhuizen and produced by Mary Ball. The Good Dirt is a part of the Connectd Podcasts Network. Statements in this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not to be considered as medical or nutritional advice. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and should not be considered above the advice of your physician. Consult a medical professional when making dietary or lifestyle decisions that could affect your health and well being.

Today our guest is Jenni Harris, daughter of Will Harris and 5th generation Harris family member at White Oak Pastures. In the mid-90s, her father Will Harris recognized the problems in late 20th-century agriculture and decided to take his whole operation back to the days of his great-grandfather. He gave up chemical inputs and animal confinement farming and began implementing regenerative farming before it was even a word. White Oak pasture-raises 10 species of livestock, eggs, organic vegetables, and honey on almost 5,000 acres of land and does it in what they call a “radically traditional way.” Jenni is here to talk to us about White Oak Pastures and how they have continued to evolve as an online source for high-quality meat while maintaining not only a commitment to land stewardship and sustainability but to their rural community as well. Topics Discussed: The story of White Oak Pastures Jenni's early knowledge that she was gay and her journey away from her hometown The transition of the farm back to more traditional practices How the farm changed over the years in order to achieve resilience  The challenge for conventional farmers to change to a different model The challenges for the grass-fed beef industry for American farmers Meat production as a contributor to climate change Sacred Cow by Diana Rodgers - it's not the cow, it's the how! Epic Provisions, owned by General Mills measuring soil assessments to demonstrate the livestock as a regenerative product Carbon emissions in the Impossible Burger White Oak Pastures Rural Revival  The value of knowing your farmer Connect with White Oak Pastures: Their website, whiteoakpastures.com White Oak Pastures Online Shop On Instagram @whiteoakpastures On Facebook @whiteoakpastures About Lady Farmer: Our Website @weareladyfarmer on Instagram Join The Lady Farmer ALMANAC Leave us a voicemail! Call 443-459-1950 and ask a question or share what the good dirt means to you! Email us at thegooddirtpodcast@gmail.com Original music by John Kingsley. The Good Dirt podcast is edited and engineered by Aleksandra van der Westhuizen and produced by Mary Ball. The Good Dirt is a part of the Connectd Podcasts Network. Statements in this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not to be considered as medical or nutritional advice. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and should not be considered above the advice of your physician. Consult a medical professional when making dietary or lifestyle decisions that could affect your health and well being.

In the winter of 2022, I had the pleasure of visiting Roam Ranch to attend a Bison Harvest. On that day, I met Taylor and Katie, and quickly became intrigued by their story of what brought them to Fredericksburg, Texas, to start (of all things) a Bison Ranch. The story begins with Taylor and Katie competing as competitive vegan endurance athletes and evolves from there. Within a short period, Taylor and Katie ran into serious health concerns and, based on a recommendation from a doctor, started eating meat. Their health troubles quickly went away, but new problems presented themselves. The couple had grown so aligned with their vegan identity they had started a successful vegan food company. If their community heard the news of them switching to eating meat, they'd be crushed. Taylor and Katie knew what they needed to do and the rest, as they say, is history.Here's what we covered in this episode:Converting from a vegan to an animal-based dietDeciding to sell to General Mills and start Force of NatureCreating a food system for optimal human and planet healthBuilding a legacy of land stewardship by sharing the message of regenerative agricultureLaunching his new podcast at Force of Nature called “Where Hope Grows”SPONSORS:Optimal Carnivore: Use the code "MEATMAFIA" to save 10% on all productsLiver is hard to come by and the quality, taste, and convenience make it challenging for most people to source properly. Optimal Carnivore provides the perfect solution through their Beef Liver and Organ Complex. Go check them out and let us know what you think!Equip Foods: Use the code “MEATMAFIA” at check out to save 15% on your order.The protein powder & supplement industry is riddled with products that aren't sourced from high-quality sources or contain ingredients and fillers that you don't want in your protein powder or body. Equip provides a clean, beef-sourced protein and even has a product that's a single ingredient, beef protein. If you're a purist like us, eating real foods is the only way to maximize your health. Equip ensures that if you don't have access to freshly cooked food after a workout, you can at least opt for a high-quality protein powder.BRAND AFFILIATESLMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix: LMNT is loaded with the necessary electrolytes without the sugar. We personally used LMNT during our Ironman training and performance and also during everyday training to provide us with the sodium we need on a low-carb diet.✅LINK: DrinkLMNT.com/MEATMAFIA✅The Carnivore Bar: The Carnivore Bar is a delicious, 3-ingredient bar that will fuel you with the highest quality animal-protein possible. Each bar only has 3-ingredients (Beef, Tallow, Salt) and has a creamy yet crunchy texture. The Carnivore Bars are grass-fed / grass-finished and will truly make "staying on the path" easier when traveling.✅LINK: https://carnivorebar.com/ CODE: MAFIA (10%)✅Kettle & Fire Bone Broth: Kettle & Fire Bone Broth is a simple yet important part of our days. The healthy protein and amino acids in the broth has been a critical part of our morning routines.✅LINK: Kettleandfire.com/MeatMafia CODE: MEATMAFIA (15%)✅Farrow Skincare: Farrow is a product we recently started using for skincare and we love it. It's animal-based, using pig lard and tallow and leaves your skin beaming with essential vitamins and minerals without the added fillers.✅LINK: https://farrow.life/ CODE: ‘MAFIA' for 20% off✅PAST EPISODESTexas Slim, Dr. Brian Lenzkes, Matt D, James Connolly, The Gourmet Caveman, Doug Reynolds, Chris Cornell, Jason Wrich, Mike Hobart, Gerry Defilippo, Cal Reynolds, Dr. Phil Ovadia, Cole Bolton, Colin Carr, Conza, Carmen Studer, Dr. Ken Berry, Mikayla Fasten, Josh Rainer, Seed Oil Rebellion, Dr. Ben, Dr. Tro, Mike Collins, Dave Feldman, Mark Schatzker, Marty Bent, Dr. Mary Caire, AJ Scalia, Drew Armstrong, Marko - Whiteboard Finance, Vinnie Tortorich, Nick Horowitz, Zach Bitter, C.J. Wilson, Alex Feinberg, Brian Sanders, Myles Snider, Tucker Goodrich, Joe Consorti, Jevi, Charles Mayfield, Sam Knowlton, Tucker Max, Natasha Van Der Merwe, Colin Stuckert, Joey Justice, Dr. Robert Lufkin, Nick Norwitz, The Art of Purpose, Carlisle Studer, Dr. Cate Shanahan, Ancestral Veil, Brad Kearns, Justin Mares, Gary Fettke, Dr. Brooke Miller, John Constas, Robb Wolf, Amber O'Hearn, Tristan Scott, Dr. Phil Pearlman, Dr. Anthony Gustin, Callicrates, Dr. Shawn Baker, Francis Melia, Joel Salatin, Dr. Anthony Chaffee, Oliver Anwar, Ryan Dreyer, Denell Randall, Kyle Kingsbury, Kate Kavanaugh, Stephan Van Vliet, Sally Fallon Morrell. Get full access to The Meat Mafia Podcast at themeatmafiapodcast.substack.com/subscribe

Imagine a healthy ecosystem where there's everything from your livestock, to the ground-nesting birds to the field mice, the snakes, the insects, and the life within the soil. With regenerative agriculture, it serves all those communities in a way that creates a net positive return. But what is regenerative agriculture and how does it positively impact our health and the environment?  In today's episode, we welcome Taylor Collins, co-founder of Epic Provisions, the world's first 100% grass-fed meat, fruit, and nut bar. About a year after Taylor, and his wife, sold Epic Provisions to General Mills in 2016, they purchased Roam Ranch, a 900-acre land in central Texas. There they continually raise their 100% grass-fed livestock – in an environment where animals have the ability to roam freely.  Taylor explains how they bought the land at its worst condition and used animal impact to restore and return it to its previous biological potential – a clear testament of Mother Nature's capacity for forgiveness, which is greater than our own species' capacity for destruction. Taylor and Katie are also active in helping grow regenerative supply chains at their new parent company Force of Nature. Today, we talk about regenerative agriculture and our hope for the future of this planet because of regenerative agriculture, and because of the work of people like Taylor and his wife, Katie.  In this episode, you will hear: The benefits of regenerative agriculture and what the system looks like The time and work it took to build Roam Ranch The connection between our own health and the health of the land The consistent reuse of soil in regenerative agriculture practice The principles of regenerative agriculture Why there's no such thing as plant-based regenerative systems Why becoming vegan is the worst thing you can do if you really care about animals Subscribe and Review Have you subscribed to our podcast? We'd love for you to subscribe if you haven't yet.  We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Supporting Resources: Force of Nature: https://forceofnature.com/ Roam Ranch: http://roamranch.com/  Where Hope Grows Podcast: https://forceofnature.com/blogs/inside-the-herd/where-hope-grows-podcast  Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know I sent you.

Taylor Collins is an entrepreneur and regenerative rancher. Taylor and his wife are the co-founders of Epic Provisions, Force Of Nature Meats, and Roam Ranch. Taylor joins us on this week's episode to discuss the benefits of regenerative farming and ranching, and how they are hoping to change much more that the soil on the land that they work with, and how we as consumers can support regenerative practices and farmers who make it their goal to raise plants and animals cleanly and ethically. More Resources: BPN website: www.bpnsupps.com Nick's website: www.nickbare.com Nick's Instagram: www.instagram.com/nickbarefitness Nick's Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/barelifenutrition Follow Us On Social Media! Instagram: @thebareperformancepodcast Facebook: The Bare Performance Podcast Twitter: @BarePerformPod

Consumers are eating exactly what they're told, how they're told, where they're told, not asking questions and just showing up to the register, voting and supporting a system that actually is continuing to ensure and perpetuate that they will eat unhealthy food. We're going to do our part at Roam Ranch and Force of Nature which is to fix the broken food system but we need help. - Robby Sansom + Taylor Collins Are You Stressed Out Lately? Take a deep breath with the M21™ wellness guide: a simple yet powerful 21 minute morning system that melts stress and gives you more energy through 6 science-backed practices and breathwork. Click HERE to download for free. Is Your Energy Low? Get more superfoods to improve your energy, digestion, gut health plus also reduce inflammation and blood sugar. Click HERE to try Paleovalley's Apple Cider Vinegar Complex + Save 15% with the code 'JOSH' *Review The WF Podcast & WIN $150 in wellness prizes! *Join The Facebook Group Wellness + Wisdom Episode 458 Taylor Collins + Robby Sansom of Force of Nature Meats at Roam Ranch unpack the truth about toxic food industry practices including CAFO meat, the actual cost vs perceived cost of buying regenerative meat + poultry, how the fertility issues in the world are becoming more evident, the detrimental effects of veganism, and how regenerative ranching is healing not just Mother Earth but people's health too. What is going on with Bill Gates? Why is he buying private farmland on a continuous basis? What is his agenda behind bringing harmful synthetic meat to more + more consumers? Discover how and why we must return to a way that is ancestral + regenerative. Save 10% on Force of Nature! Use code "JOSH" for 10% off your first order Force of Nature is on a mission to improve our environment and health through regenerative agriculture while answering the community's call for food raised in a way that truly aligns with their values. The term “regenerative” means that the agriculture systems in which this food was raised honor the systems within Mother Nature. We care for the soil, respect diversity in plants and animals on the land, and focus on natural outcomes versus synthetic inputs. That means no tilling, no synthetic chemicals, no hormones or antibiotics, and beautiful, wide-open spaces. The result is what you expect. Disrupting the Big Food Industry We spent the last decade studying regenerative agriculture at ranches all over the world before we answered the community's call to launch Force of Nature. Never before has a company founded on the principles of regenerative agriculture, curated a vast collection of land stewards, ranchers, and farmers who are committed to creating a positive return on the planet. Our mission is to accelerate the creation of a global regenerative supply network, to justify our supplier partners' efforts on the land, and to offer consumers the awareness and the ability to vote for a system that aligns with their values. By reclaiming the legacy of meat, we will benefit all stakeholders of the planet and restore regenerative principles to their rightful place as the keystone to our agricultural system. Regenerative Farming is Better Meat that is more delicious and nutritious than anything else you can buy, including organic and traditional grass fed. Animals that are raised with honor in their respected natural environments, eating foods they are supposed to eat. A quality of life for ranchers and their communities that has been lacking for decades in the conventional system. A proven solution to our climate challenges with the power to sequester carbon and prevent many of the environmental disasters we face today. Use code "JOSH" for 10% off your first order Listen To Episode 458 As Taylor Collins + Robby Sansom Uncover: [1:30] Reclaiming the Legacy of Meat Force of Nature - Use code "JOSH" for 10% off your first order Roam Ranch Taylor Collins Robby Sansom Where Hope Grows Podcast Force of Nature's mission and their operation at Roam Ranch. EPIC Provisions: How This Husband + Wife Went From Being Vegan To Starting A Meat-Based Snack Brand The attack on meat today and the negative impact of synthetic meat and its marketing. Our indirect participation in animal agriculture and the importance of voting with our wallet. How to end an animal's life in the most humane way possible and how that energy becomes absorbed by the meat compared to CAFOs. The bison harvest experience that Josh experienced last year and why it was very special for Force of Nature. How we can honor the animals and how they've provided for us in our everyday actions and lifestyles. These Founders Sold Their Food Company for a Reported $100 Million. All They Had to Do Was Survive a Long Series of Business Disasters [14:20] CAFO: The Harmful Animal Practice vs Force of Nature 179 Josh Tickell: Kiss The Ground 352 Zach Bush MD: Saving The Soil, Saving Humanity The difference between eating CAFO meat and that from regenerative ranching brands such as Force of Nature. How Force of Nature's mission is in alignment to act as stewards of the land and honor these animals. CAFO's negative impact on not only animals but also communities as it focuses more on agro-business than it does on agriculture. Earl Butz The dark history of the agriculture industry and the moment it shifted with the USDA during the mid-1900s. Conscious Capitalism by John Mackey and Rajendra Sisodia Their experience of several companies coming to them and wanting to purchase EPIC Provisions for all the wrong reasons. What impressed them the most about the people they met at General Mills and their whole experience. All that they are doing to bring greater awareness to the ethical choices consumers have available to them by holding educational events. How to vote with your wallet to ensure that big-name brands recognize that customers will no longer tolerate CAFO meat. The intentional disconnection that the food industry has been implementing in our society ever since the industrial revolution. [29:20] The Actual Cost of Buying Meat & Poultry Why feeding their children natural, clean food is the most important thing for them. Fertility issues that are becoming more and more evident due to the pollution in our environment. Why eating meat or poultry doesn't actually cost more money: breaking down the difference between perceived and real costs. The devastating impact of polluting and poisoning our natural resources and the cost of that on our future as we witness more scarcity and less stability. Breaking down the impact of Bill Gates becoming the largest private farmland owner in the USA. The real costs of eating low-cost junk and CAFO food compared to the natural regenerative and healthy products that our bodies actually crave and need. Why each of us has the responsibility to choose how we spend our money and whether or not we want to consciously live a healthier lifestyle. [43:20] Omnivorous Truth: Bill Gates + Synthetic Meat The fact that Bill Gates recently became the largest private farmland owner in the United States. The constant flow of money from both the left and right sides to keep Big Food doing what they're doing. Why it's so vital for consumers to become independent thinkers and stop the myths and lies they've been told to about food. Bill and Melinda Gates' divorce puts massive farmland holdings in focus The biggest lies that people are being told about food and the real cost of what they're buying from big brands. Bill Gates is the biggest private owner of farmland in the United States. Why? The truth about influencers like the Kardashians and the fact that they are being paid millions of dollars to promote fake meat to their audience. Bill Gates' purchase of North Dakota farmland has locals ‘livid': official Honest statistics that only 1% of the American population has actually gone to a farm directly to purchase their produce and/or meat. The dark side of the plant-based focused food industry. Unpacking the devastating impact of tilling farmland for canola, soy, and other industrial crops for animals such as baby deer, birds, snakes, and more. [51:30] Healing with Regenerative Ranching The Life Cycle assessment they did on the cradle to grave carbon cycle impact in regenerative agriculture. What the plant industry's carbon impact from farming to products like the Impossible Burger actually is compared to traditional farming and a regenerative beef burger. Why carbon is not the enemy but we have broken the carbon cycle and that is what is harming our environment. What we need to do to help heal our soils and create greater biodiversity to help improve the cycle carbon and allow the planet to thrive again. The deep emotional distress that many farmers are going through that even some have committed suicide because of the impact of private owners like Bill Gates buying their farmland. Force of Nature's mission to grow an abundance of hope for farmers and replace the current vicious cycle with a more virtuous one. The fact that the number of American farmers committing suicide is higher than veterans who return from war. How people can get started supporting local farmers and regenerative ranching today. [1:00:00] The Detrimental Effects of Veganism 349 Ronnie Landis | Rethinking Veganism: The 10 Year Journey Back Home The detrimental effects of veganism, as experienced firsthand by Taylor and his wife, who experienced numerous health issues before adding meat back into her diet. Why they previously thought a raw food diet and juices were going to help them heal but their health actually became worse as time went on. The different products they currently sell at Force of Nature and why beef sticks or meat snacks are not in their plans for the present and near future. How to stick true to your values and adapt despite inflation and recession to stay true and aligned with yourself. The cost we all pay when we stop focusing on self-care and loving ourselves through daily wellness practices. What they're most excited about with this new awakening post-COVID for farmers and communities. How to live life well according to Taylor and Robby. Upcoming events at Force of Nature and Roam to help connect people. Power Quotes From The Show Omnivorous Truth: Starving with Our Bellings Full "As a culture, as a species, we are starving with our bellies full. We are seeing plummeting fertility rates, chronic diseases, obesity, and children are dying. That is why we should all be caring and having this conversation that looks directly back at our food and the land on which everything is dependent upon." - Taylor Collins Revealing Food Industry Lies "Big Food, Big Agriculture, Big Oil, Big Chemical, and Big Pharma are all tied together in our food system and they support the left side party, the right side party, and all that flow of money says, 'Don't mess up this machine.' If you look at what's going on with social media and the internet as they try to censor conversations, we need consumers to break out of their mold and become independent thinkers to stop allowing themselves to perpetuate the myths and the lies that they have been fed for years and to look at what's really happening in the food industry. A value meal at Chic-fil-A is more expensive than buying regenerative protein and whole vegetables to make a meal together as a family." - Robby Sansom Healing with Regenerative Ranching "If my wife was still vegan today she would either be dead or in a wheelchair. We ditched the vegan diet and began to eat in an evolutionary consistent manner. Within days, years of symptoms we had just went away." - Taylor Collins Links From Today's Show  Taylor Collins Robby Sansom Where Hope Grows Podcast EPIC Provisions: How This Husband + Wife Went From Being Vegan To Starting A Meat-Based Snack Brand These Founders Sold Their Food Company for a Reported $100 Million. All They Had to Do Was Survive a Long Series of Business Disasters 179 Josh Tickell: Kiss The Ground 352 Zach Bush MD: Saving The Soil, Saving Humanity. Earl Butz Conscious Capitalism by John Mackey and Rajendra Sisodia Bill and Melinda Gates' divorce puts massive farmland holdings in focus EPIC Provisions: How This Husband + Wife Went From Being Vegan To Starting A Meat-Based Snack Brand Bill Gates is the biggest private owner of farmland in the United States. Why? These Founders Sold Their Food Company for a Reported $100 Million. All They Had to Do Was Survive a Long Series of Business Disasters Bill Gates' purchase of North Dakota farmland has locals ‘livid': official 349 Ronnie Landis | Rethinking Veganism: The 10 Year Journey Back Home Shop the Wellness Force Store breathwork.io Paleovalley – Save 15% on your ACV Complex with the code ‘JOSH' Seeking Health - Save 10% with the code 'JOSH' Organifi – Special 20% off to our listeners with the code ‘WELLNESSFORCE' Drink LMNT – Zero Sugar Hydration: Get your free LMNT Sample Pack, you only cover the cost of shipping Botanic Tonics – Save 40% when you use the code ‘WELLNESS40' Essential Oil Wizardry: Save 10% with the code 'WELLNESSFORCE' Cured Nutrition – Get 15% off of your order when you visit wellnessforce.com/cured + use the code ‘WELLNESSFORCE' M21 Wellness Guide Wellness Force Community Leave Wellness Force a review on iTunes Force of Nature - Use code "JOSH" for 10% off your first order Facebook Instagram YouTube Roam Ranch Instagram YouTube About Force of Nature Robby Sansom | Co-Founder / CEO / Land Steward at Force of Nature Meats Taylor Collins | Founder of EPIC Provisions, Practiced Land Steward  Roam Ranch is located in the heart of the majestic hill country, roam ranch sits on 600 acres of awe inspiring river bottom land on the outskirts of Fredericksburg, Tx. Started by first generation farmers, Katie and Taylor's journey into ranching was based on a vision to positively impact large-scale agriculture through producing nourishing food that improves the lives of animals, enriches the health of consumers, and regenerates the land on which we depend. Like much of the world, this once-fertile region has been industrially farmed for the past 100 years. Through persistent tilling of soil, planting of monoculture row crops, and overgrazing, ROAM Ranch was not capable of producing food upon its purchase. Land in this condition is often deemed "unsalvageable" and in many circumstances further degenerates with rest- but we are going to prove otherwise. Force of Nature Meats partners with regenerative ranchers to bring you the best meat on the planet, for the planet.  With the intention to accelerate the creation of a global regenerative supply network. Never before has a company founded in the principles of regenerative agriculture curated a vast collection of land stewards, ranchers, and farmers who are committed to creating a positive return on the planet. Force of Nature now exists to give consumers the ability to vote for environmental regeneration by consuming meat that is actually good for the planet.

Come along for a podcast that describes a Hartman Group trend trek with provisions inspired by our newly released report Modern Approaches to Eating. Hartman Group trend treks have a long history of exploring food culture and sustainability-related destinations in the Pacific Northwest and have ranged from company treks to cannabis dispensaries, recycling centers and food trucks to Starbuck's Reserve Roastery and Bastyr University's vegan cafeteria (to name but a few unique trek destinations). In this episode, and based on our Modern Approaches to Eating report's exploration of complex consumer eating approaches, we describe our reactions to various snacks and beverages that orient to keto and plant-based ingredients and marketing. Find out our reactions to a variety of different snacks and beverages including (but not limited to): Plant-based jerky from Country Archer Provisions and Beyond MeatChicken chips (from EPIC Provisions)"Keto-Friendly" Gummy Bears with added fiber (from Lily's Sweets)Cauliflower-based snacking crackersUpcycled banana chips (from Barnana)Gluten-free brownie brittle (from Sheila G)Probiotic seltzer (from Molson Coors) Listen in and learn more about how plant-based and keto trends are shaping up to include products like those tasted here with connections to gut health, low-carb, low sugar, vegetables, good fats and protein from sources like nuts, seeds and legumes.  The podcast finishes with a discussion about how going forward (and as observed in our Modern Approaches to Eating report) among very diverse eating goals and habits, consumers are increasingly interested in holistic nutrition and its connections to whole food ingredients. Interested to learn more about consumer eating occasions? Our new Modern Approaches to Eating report explores in-depth the spectrum of eating approaches that consumers pursue today, along with the attitudes, needs and goals that motivate them and the considerations and challenges they encounter along the way.  Download a copy of the Modern Approaches to Eating study overview and order form here. Learn more about how Hartman's syndicated reports can be an essential resource to help you navigate the way forward in these uncertain times. Contact: blaine@hartman-group.com

Most of us know the term SKU for stock keeping unit, but I'm excited to introduce you to a SKU that's actually a program with opportunities for our Startup CPG community members! Today we get the chance to talk with Emily Kealey and Michelle Breyer from SKU, a world-class accelerator driven by a community of the nation's top CPG leaders, successful founders, and industry experts. SKU's intensive programs offer best-in-class education, hand-picked teams of mentors, and access to retailers and investors, all dedicated to building brands that change lives. Both long-time CPG industry experts, Emily is the Managing Director of SKU, and Michelle is Chief Marketing Officer at SKU. Listen in as Michelle & Emily cover SKUs many programs open to CPG companies nationwide, tips for a successful application, success stories of SKU alumni like Siete, Epic Provisions, and Aura Bora, and details on how to apply for future cohorts and take advantage of SKU's many resources. SKU is a proud sponsor of Startup CPG. Episode Links: SKU website & LinkedIn Apply for SKU Dallas here (applications open until May 30, 2022) SKU FAQ & contact application contact email: applydfw@sku.is Michelle's LinkedIn Emily's LinkedIn Show Links: Join the Startup CPG Slack community (7K+ members and growing!) Follow @startupcpg Visit host Jessi's Linkedin or website Questions or comments about the episode? Email Jessi at jessi@startupcpg.com

Join Morgan this week as she sits down to talk regenerative farming with Robby Sansom & Taylor Collins, the founders of Roam Ranch and Force of Nature. Collins and Sansom met in middle school and reunited as adults to start their first entrepreneurial venture with Epic Provisions. After selling Epic in 2019, the pair dove into regenerative farming, developing Roam Ranch and Force of Nature.  Collins and Sansom discuss the important role biodiversity plays in an agricultural setting and the power of working with wildlife instead of against it. They discuss how the soil impacts their products, how meat quality can change with regenerative farming versus conventional farming, and the importance of reintroducing bison to its natural habitat in the Americas and their impact on biodiversity. In this in-depth discussion, these three entrepreneurs talk about how they see the industry evolving, reconnecting to the legacy of ancestors, and the co-evolution with land and nature.  Use Code PRIMALKITCHEN on forceofnature.com for $15 off your first order!

Curious how a livestock ranch gets started and how raising animals can have a net-positive return on the planet? Want to know what it means to be a land steward and how observing animals in nature can teach us valuable lessons?   Tune in to hear Ali and Becki interview Katie and Taylor of ROAM Ranch for an important conversation about regenerative agriculture. In this episode, Ali and Becki interview Katie and Taylor of ROAM Ranch about starting Epic Provisions, the transition to raising their own animals, the importance of soil health and beyond. Learn about lessons Katie and Taylor have learned from working with nature, raising bison, and how their work is connecting and healing communities.    Also in this episode:  Naturally Nourished: Food as Medicine for the Whole Family Program - Now Available Apply to Become an Ambassador How Epic Provisions Came to BeEpisode 42: Transitioning from Vegan Soil Health Thoughts on Food Security and Synthetic MeatEpisode 211: Metabolic, Immune, and Cellular Health with Mike Mutzel Episode 217: Beyond Labels with Joel Salatin and Dr. Sina McCollough Episode 208: Wild Fed with Guest Daniel Vitalis Lessons from the BisonRedmond Real Salt - use code ALIMILLERRD  Where to find Taylor and Katie:Force of Nature ROAM Ranch   About Taylor and Katie: TAYLOR AND KATIE ARE CO-FOUNDERS OF ROAM RANCH AS WELL AS EPIC PROVISIONS, THE INDUSTRY PIONEERING MEAT BRAND DEVOTED TO GROWING SUPPLY CHAINS OF REGENERATIVELY SOURCED ANIMALS ON A GLOBAL SCALE. EPIC'S METEORIC RISE LED TO A FULL ACQUISITION OF THE BRAND BY GENERAL MILLS IN 2016 AND HAS SINCE ALLOWED THE COUPLE TO ACCELERATE THEIR VISION OF LARGE SCALE POSITIVE IMPACT BEYOND IMAGINATION. WORKING EVERYDAY TOWARDS REGENERATING THEIR OWN RANCH, TAYLOR AND KATIE HOPE TO INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION OF LAND STEWARDS. IN THEIR JOURNEY, THE COUPLE IS PROVING THAT WHEN PROPERLY MANAGED, LIVESTOCK CAN RESTORE ECOSYSTEMS, HEAL SOIL, NOURISH CONSUMERS, REGENERATE RURAL ECONOMIES, AND INVIGORATE WILDLIFE HABITATS. THROUGH RANCHING TAYLOR AND KATIE HOPE TO CREATE A MEANINGFUL IMPACT ON THE LIVES OF OTHERS, THE HEALTH OF CONSUMERS, AND THE ECOLOGICAL WEALTH OF OUR LANDS.   Sponsors for this episode:  This episode is also sponsored by FOND Bone Broth Tonics, Your Sous Chef in a Jar. FOND is slow simmered and lovingly tended from simmer to seal. They partner with organic farms and hand-pick and pair ingredients to optimize absorption and taste. Use code ALIMILLERRD to save at fondbonebroth.com. 

Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos once explained that the e-commerce giant innovates by “starting with the customer and working backwards.” Jason Wright, the co-founder and CEO of Wilde Brands, adopted a similar mindset for the development of the company’s unique chicken- and pork-based chips. Wright, a serial entrepreneur who launched Wilde as a brand of meat bars in 2015, saw an opportunity to innovate within the salty snack category via a protein-centric product. He envisioned a meat-based chip, and the health food devotee saw himself as the prototypical customer for the product. Going from concept to scalable brand, however, came with a number of missteps and setbacks. Yet, those growing pains ultimately paid off, and today Wilde’s chips are produced at a $10 million manufacturing facility that opened in 2020 and carried nationally at retailers, including Whole Foods, Sprouts and Safeway. In an interview featured in this episode, Wright chronicled his entrepreneurial journey beginning as the co-founder of an upstart granola brand through to the debut of Wilde, why the company pivoted away from bars and into chips and how he convinced investors to buy into the strategy. He also explained why co-manufacturing was ultimately the wrong choice for Wilde, how he worked with retail buyers to establish a new protein-centric segment within the snack category and how the company identified the packaging callouts that most resonated with consumers. Show notes:  0:42: Interview: Jason Wright, Co-Founder/CEO, Wilde Brands -- Taste Radio editor Ray Latif sat down with Wright who spoke about how his early career as a fashion model led to entrepreneurship, why he launched and ultimately shut down a granola brand and what he learned from subsequent sales roles at a packaged nut startup and at The Wonderful Company. He also discussed his interest in launching a meat-based snack bar and how the emergence of the category and competition influenced Wilde’s evolution into a chip company and how he was able to land investment without having a finished product. Later, Wright delved into the trials and errors of product development, why he regrets working with a co-packer, how the company aligned with Whole Foods to establish Wilde as an anchor brand within an emerging snack set and why the keys to winning consumers over always begins with taste. Brands in this episode: Wilde Brands, Bear Naked, Epic Provisions, 4505 Meats

Taylor Collins owns ROAM Ranch in Fredericksburg, TX, with his wife Katie Forrest. After selling their company, Epic Provisions, to General Mills in 2016, Taylor and Katie purchased 900 acres of degraded agricultural land in the Texas hill country with the goal of soil regeneration. ROAM is now a thriving multispecies regenerative ranch with over 120 American bison as well as chickens, ducks, turkeys, and geese. Taylor and I discussed their business model, the impetus for starting the ranch, the choice to use bison, and the ranch's hunting program, to name a few things. The ranch offers various learning opportunities and workshops based on regenerative practices for those interested. Check out Roamranch.com to learn more!

How do you effect positive and sustainable change in the food system? If you’re Seth Goldman, you begin with tea and continue with mushrooms. As the co-founder of Honest Tea and chair of the board of Beyond Meat, Goldman has played a key role in democratizing access to organic beverages and plant-based meat. His latest venture, Eat The Change, is a mission-driven platform designed to give people “daily, actionable choices that make a difference” via chef-crafted, planet-friendly snacks. Last month, Eat The Change launched its first products, a line of organic mushroom jerky created by co-founder and celebrity chef Spike Mendelsohn, who is also Goldman’s partner in PLNT Burger, a chain of plant-based, quick-service restaurants. In an interview featured on social media platform Clubhouse and recorded for this episode, Goldman discussed how the Eat The Change fits into the context of his career, why he and Mendelsohn chose to lead with mushroom jerky and how the company plans to communicate the brand's mission and product attributes to mainstream consumers. He also addressed claims of Beyond Meat products as being overly processed, the evolution of Honest Tea as a Coca-Cola-owned brand and why he eats Pringles from time to time. Show notes:  0:42: Interview: Seth Goldman, Co-Founder, Honest Tea & Eat The Change; Chair Of The Board, Beyond Meat -- Goldman spoke with Taste Radio hosts Ray Latif, John Craven, Mike Schneider and Jacqui Brugliera for a wide-ranging conversation that began with a discussion about the impact of divisive rhetoric in the U.S., the genesis of Eat The Change and why he believes that “mushrooms are the ultimate ingredient.” He also spoke about the differences between the first year of Honest Tea and that of Eat The Change, how and when the latter will expand into new food categories and how the pandemic affected the timing of its launch. Later, Goldman explained why those that are critical of how Beyond Meat is produced “shouldn’t be eating pasta,” why he’s still in regular contact with the leadership team at Honest Tea despite having no official role with the brand and answered questions from the Clubhouse audience about new business opportunities that are drawing his attention, the potential for refrigerated snacks and his perspective on soy as a crop. Brands in this episode: Eat The Change, Beyond Meat, Honest Tea, Tip Top Cocktails, Epic Provisions, Krave Jerky, Earth & Star, New Gem Foods, Zico, Pringles, The Good Crisp

Kelly Love's business idea was born from the need to live a healthier life free of the toxic chemicals we unknowingly surround ourselves with daily. As a co-founder of Brand Basics, a plant and mineral-based cleaning product line, Kelly wants to teach consumers how to integrate healthy, non-toxic products into their lives while removing harmful ones. "I'm just really hoping people understand that what we put in, on and around our bodies everyday matters and it makes a difference for our long-term health and our everyday quality of life," Kelly says. Her team didn't initially set out to sell soap. At first, they discussed all kinds of products, from water filters to mattresses, but realized people didn't know where to start on their journey to a healthier lifestyle. They ultimately decided on a cleaning product because, as Kelly says, these items are “some of the most toxic products we're exposed to that we bring into our homes.” Plus, they wouldn't be a huge investment for consumers. After a few years of business with its own white-label cleaning solution, Branch Basics' manufacturer went proprietary with the formula. This caused serious backlash, leading the company to shut down and take a few years to test over a hundred product formulas to find the safest, most effective one. However, the team's unrelenting passion for their brand's mission brought on its successful comeback. With the help of a PR firm, a squad of influencers, loyal customers and educational content, Branch Basics cultivated a strong following. As a challenger brand all about giving customers the resources to make their own decisions, Branch Basics aims to help consumers take preventative and proactive control over their health. ##Prentice's Challenger Takeaway

"In 1859, before he was president, before he suffered through that harrowing train ride to Washington on his way to office where many thought he would be killed before he arrived, before the Union tore itself to pieces and around 750,000 people died in the Civil War (the total number dead is still unknown), Abraham Lincoln gave a speech at the Wisconsin State Fair. The subject of the speech was supposed to be agriculture, but Lincoln decided to go a little deeper."Find out what Lincoln discussed, and why it's so important to remember nowadays, on today's Daily Stoic Podcast.Today's podcast is sponsored by Epic Provisions, a maker of great protein snacks. Ryan and Epic Provisions are asking everyone to #TakeAnEPICBreak. Whether it's a small micro-break or a longer rest, taking a break is critical in these stressful times. Epic Provisions makes delicious high-protein snacks that are perfect for regaining energy during a break, like their incredibly satisfying protein bars.***If you enjoyed this week’s podcast, we’d love for you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts. It helps with our visibility, and the more people listen to the podcast, the more we can invest into it and make it even better.Sign up for the Daily Stoic email: http://DailyStoic.com/signupFollow @DailyStoic:Twitter: https://twitter.com/dailystoicInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dailystoic/Facebook: http://facebook.com/dailystoicYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/dailystoic

A “Lightning Rod Personality” is one of the 5 traits your brand can leverage, and today, Prentice is diving into Part 2 of this 5-part series. “There has to be a better way.”In this episode of Prentice's Corner, Prentice is digging into why heretical brands are almost always born out of frustration. Prentice discusses heretical brands like Netflix, Revolution Foods, and Epic Provisions, and challenges how you can redefine perspectives and tell innovative stories within your company. Resources:Prentice's LinkedInDoor No. 3 Website

Melissa Hartwig Urban, the co-founder/CEO of Whole30, wants to clear up a couple misconceptions about the popular 30-day lifestyle program: it isn’t a diet, and, it isn’t for everyone. What’s indisputable, however, is that Whole30 is a cultural phenomenon that has attracted millions of followers, many of whom adhere to its paleo-centric guidelines even after they complete the program. As a result, Whole30 has grown to influence how many food and beverage brands market and formulate their products, including through its product certification program. In an interview included in this episode, Urban spoke about the origins of Whole30, why she describes it as a short-term “experiment,” and why she is staunchly opposed you against the idea of moderation. She also discussed the selective process for brands to become “Whole30 approved,” why coffee brands are not a part of the program and why most of her work time is spent direct messaging with members of the Whole30 community. She also addresses pushback about promoting processed foods, why being a parent gives her street cred with her community, and why she decided to open up about past challenges in order to have a more authentic connection with Whole30 followers. Show notes:  2:42: Interview: Melissa Hartwig Urban, Co-Founder/CEO, Whole30 -- In a call with Taste Radio editor Ray Latif, Urban discussed the genesis and mission of Whole30, the program’s dietary guidelines, and why it is “not meant to be sustainable.” She also explained why she rejects 9 out of 10 brands that apply to become “Whole30 approved,” why she doesn’t always abide by Whole30’s rules and why she doesn’t respond to criticism about the program. Later, she discussed Whole30’s partnership with meal delivery companies, the importance of accessibility to the program and how she’s learned that “you can’t let perfect be the enemy of good.” She also spoke about her investment philosophy, whether being a parent has changed her outlook on Whole30 and the ways in which the program will evolve and grow over the next decade.  Brands in this episode: Justin’s, Applegate, Organicville, nutpods, Waterloo, Epic Provisions, Serenity Kids, SeaSnax, RXBAR, LARABAR, Tin Star Foods, Mesa De Vida, New Primal, Primal Kitchen

jerky and meat snacks here’s our take on choosing jerky and meat snacks.   on the topic of "snacks." beef jerky and dried meats are some of the best snacks available. most of us that are real foodies probably don’t’ find it necessary to snack much, if at all.  but even if we don’t snack, most of us would all benefit from having some optimal choices available just in case.  I know I find myself wanting a little jerky or bacon mid-afternoon, or at home while I’m getting my dinner ready.   jerky and meat snacks are optimal choices to keep on hand because they are extremely nutrient-dense and satiating.  they will not disrupt our goals when eating real food – nutrients and nurturing self-sufficiency (metabolic flexibility, fat-burning).   snacks may not be the best term.  so let’s clarify snacking.  we advocate no snacking between main meals while at the same time being easy about the whole process, practicing love and kindness to ourselves.  so if you must have something, it’s better to have something that is appropriate. these snacks are relatively non-perishable and perfect to keep around. there are situations where it’s midafternoon, i”m working on a 24hr fast, and around 3pm I just want something.  it’s a perfect time to grab meat snack. snacking is relative.  we don’t advocate snacking in between main meals (at most 3 per day).  if I’m going for 1 or 2 meals and need something this is perfect. also keep in mind, for many of us, especially if we’re eating 2 or 3 meals in a day, some of our meals look like “snacks” because they are so small.  so maybe your midday meal look like a handful of greens with dressing and an Epic bar. also, let’s talk about temptations!  if you’re in a situation where there’s a lot of temptation, and you get your hunger triggered, it’s great to have this stuff on hand!!!  remember REAL FOOD FIRST!  so if you must eat, it needs to be the right stuff. there ARE situations where it’s perfect to have these - hikes, camping trips, road trips, plane flights, etc.,  and there are places that are great to keep these things just in case - work, home, office, backpack, etc.   choosing jerky and meat snacks. when choosing beef jerky and dried meats, use some common sense.  we are real foodies to the core, so we basically want meat, salt, sugar, spices and seasonings. look for minimal ingredients. always avoid the toxic oils, mainly soybean, canola, vegetable, safflower, and low-quality sunflower. always avoid artificial sweeteners. always avoid synthetic preservatives.  this is a tough one because there are many that we aren’t familiar with.  if there’s an ingredient you don’t know, google it or ask us! jerky preservation should come from the salt and seasonings.  even the sugar can initial a mild fermenting process.  so it isn’t a problem.  if you’re a sugar-phobe then just go for something without sugar :) organic gluten-free tamari soy sauce is great!  in fact, soy sauce is fermented, so it comes close to being approved.  but many soy sauces use wheat and gluten in the processing. organic gluten-free tamari sauce is fermented soy sauce with no gluten. gas station jerky is probably not the best!   our top picks for jerky and meat snacks. Country Archer.  top notch.  100% grass-fed, grass-finished, and naturally-raised animals. the beef jerky and meat bars are great.  in fact, ALL their meat products check out.  for the best deal we recommend ordering directly from their website.  for $20 you get a full pound of jerky!  that’s an unbeatable deal!  SHT members get a special discount on top of that!  check your resource page :) Epic Provisions meat bars and jerky.  LOVE IT.  top-notch quality.  ordering on Amazon usually gets you the better deal on some things.  check out all their jerky and meat bars here.  even their pork rinds are amazing.  if you order from their website, $80 orders have free shipping.  SHT members get a special discount, check your resource page. Epic Provisions liver bites!  my favorite! to get the liver bites, the best deal is going to come from their website here.  SHT members have a discount code, check your resources :) Chomps meat snacks.  also amazing.  100% grass-fed, grass-finished, naturally-raised animals.  think healthy slim jims. the best price right now is on Amazon check them out here. there are plenty of other approve options out there, but these are our top picks!   honorable mentions? bacon :) once cooked bacon is surprisingly shelf-stable.  I've taken bacon with me in a ziplock bag for a weekend of camping and never refrigerated it, and still ate it the following week. cured meats :) canned sardines.  we love Wild Planet.  love them!   best places to keep these amazing dried meat snacks?! because they’re pretty much non-perishable for a good length of time, they are perfect to keep around just in case you get a craving, and it can keep you from eating crap. backpack. I always have some. purse.  when I dress like a woman, I do. man-purse ;)  don’t carry but if you do. the glove box of your vehicle. always. at the office!  just in case your co-workers bring around the crap!  you’ve got a backup! at the house!

Native American Natural Foods makes Tanka Bars, the first brand of bison meat bars, experienced a couple of ups and downs in business since it started in 2006. But since competition from non-Native companies swept up all the investments and money in the last couple of years, Tanka Bar is left to restructure its brand. In this episode, I talk with Mark Tilsen, president and co-founder of Native American Natural Foods. The New Food Economy article: “Bison bars were supposed to restore Native communities and grass-based ranches. Then came Epic Provisions.”

What does it take for a retail brand to make a commitment to sourcing meat from ranchers who are regenerating the land? We talk to Gina Asoudegan, vice president of mission and innovation at Applegate Natural and Organic Meats, and Katie Forrest, cofounder of EPIC Provisions about how they work with producers, and how the mission of a small food company can influence -- for the better -- the large companies that own them.

On this episode of the Sustainable Podcast I speak with Taylor Collins of Epic Provisions and Roam Ranch.

"Refuse to believe what you're told as ultimate truth. Look for your own solutions."Secrets of sustainable ranching from Katie Forrest Co-Founder of Epic Provisions as interviewed by David Cogan, Founder of Eliances, "The Place Where Entrepreneurs Align" and Host of the Eliances Heroes show, broadcast on am and fm network channels and syndicated online. www.epicbar.com www.eliances.com 

"Refuse to believe what you're told as ultimate truth. Look for your own solutions."Secrets of sustainable ranching from Katie Forrest Co-Founder of Epic Provisions as interviewed by David Cogan, Founder of Eliances, "The Place Where Entrepreneurs Align" and Host of the Eliances Heroes show, broadcast on am and fm network channels and syndicated online. www.epicbar.com www.eliances.com 

We're excited to launch the Meatcast, a podcast by EPIC Provisions, and our first guests are none other than EPIC's Co-Founders, Katie & Taylor! We chat about the following and plenty more!  How vegan ultra-endurance end up running a meat snack company How many times Katie resigned in the early days Why they almost walked away from the General Mills acquisition When a corporate spy infiltrated their company Juggling parenthood, entrepreneurship and being competitive athletes How you can help feed Eric's son We also chat with EPIC's designer Andrea about how she designs EPIC's award-winning packaging. Show notes can be found at http://blog.epicbar.com   

We're excited to launch The Meatcast, a podcast by EPIC Provisions.  We'll be chatting with athletes, entrepreneurs, ranchers, educators.  Folks who are working to improve the health of humans, the care of animals, and the regeneration of our soil.  Here's a quick preview of the amazing guests and conversations to come! Warning: Clouds rain, animals poop, and farmers curse.  Just a warning for the wolves listening with their cubs! Subscribe now via Itunes, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Tune in March 6th for our first full episode!

Hear the astonishing success story of Taylor Collins, the Co-Founder and Chief of Epic Provisions. Learn how he and his wife channeled their athletic spirit into rapidly growing this 100% mission-driven, grass-fed and meat-based natural food company. Leave a Rating & Review in iTunes for the Product Launch Rebel Podcast (http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1136273740) BONUS: Click HERE (https://www.repsly.com/blog/consumer-goods/whole-foods-vendor-application)  to learn how to become a supplier to Whole Foods Market. It’s an article written by my friends at Repsly!