E51: The Future of Real Food and the Beef Herd of America | AJ Richards of From the Farm
About this episode
AJ Richards discusses the fragility of the current food system and the importance of local connections in restoring it.
The future of real food in America depends on ordinary families choosing to understand where their food comes from. In this episode, AJ Richards shares why our current food system is more fragile than it seems and how both homesteaders and everyday consumers can be part of restoring it. From the impact of big corporations and foreign imports to the growing need for local connection and community resilience, this conversation sheds light on what is really at stake AND how each of us can spark meaningful change. This is an important conversation you won’t want to miss out on! In this episode, we cover: - AJ’s southern Utah ranching roots, Bundy family heritage, and winding path from Army deployment to city life to running a USDA slaughterhouse in Wyoming - Why the 2020 food supply crisis became the catalyst that inspired FromTheFarm.org - The story behind building a platform that reconnects consumers directly with local farmers and ranchers - How the mission has grown into nearly 100 producers across 35 states with a heart for ministry and stewardship - Why decades of beef industry consolidation left independent ranchers struggling to survive - How social media has become a tool…
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