I Bet My Entire Farm on Raw Milk. Here's What Happened
About this episode
Rick Anglin shares his journey of transitioning from conventional dairy farming to establishing a raw milk operation.
Welcome back to Barn Talk! In today’s episode, we have an inspiring conversation with Rick Anglin, a fourth-generation dairy farmer from Arizona who made the bold decision to leave behind the conventional dairy business after 17 years and forge a new path for his family’s future. Rick tells the remarkable story of how he bet it all to start Fond du Lac Farms- a fully integrated raw milk operation where they raise the cows, bottle the milk, and deliver it directly to grocery shelves. We dive deep into the challenges of cutting out the middleman, the transition from commodity agriculture to building a premium, direct-to-consumer brand, the power of faith and family in weathering tough times, and what it takes to build a truly generational business. Whether you're in agriculture or just looking for real-world entrepreneurship lessons, get ready for an episode packed with practical wisdom on risk, resilience, and redefining success. Let’s get into it! JOIN THE BARN TALK NEWSLETTER & GET LIVE EVENT ACCESS: We're on a mission to get 10,000 subscribers, and once we do, we're hosting a live event at the barn! Sign up to get exclusive access to tickets and details.👇🏻 Help us get there…
People in this episode
Hosts: Tork Whisler, Sawyer Whisler
Guest: Rick Anglin
Topics covered
- raw milk
- dairy farming
- entrepreneurship
- direct-to-consumer
- risk management
- family business
Keywords
- raw milk
- dairy farmer
- entrepreneurship
- commodity agriculture
- premium brand
- family business
- resilience
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Fond du Lac Farms
Places: Arizona
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