Episode #71: Sawyer Whisler, Farmer Grade
From Real Success with Nate Kaeding by Corridor Media Group
August 25, 2025 · 49 min · Episode 71
About this episode
Sawyer Whisler discusses building a transparent supply chain and the challenges facing family farms in the meat industry.
In this episode, business leaders hear from Sawyer Whisler, founder of Farmer Grade, a direct-to-consumer meat company. Whisler discusses building a transparent supply chain by partnering with farmers who share their practices on social media, navigating USDA processing logistics, and the importance of trust in branding. He addresses challenges facing family farms, shifting consumer protein preferences, and the value of supporting local agriculture. The conversation offers insights into entrepreneurship, operational strategy, and the evolving meat industry, highlighting Farmer Grade’s commitment to quality, authenticity, and sustainable growth. This podcast is sponsored by MidWest One Bank, the proud partner for doers and entrepreneurs in the corridor and beyond. As an SBA preferred lender, the team at MidWest One Bank is ready to help you reach your business goals. It's empowered money management. It's MidWest One Bank, Member FDIC. For more information, visit midwestone.bank . This is the Real Success podcast, produced in partnership with former NFL athlete and entrepreneur Nate Kaeding. This monthly podcast is a collection of conversations with Iowa-connected doers about…
People in this episode
Host: Nate Kaeding
Guest: Sawyer Whisler
Topics covered
- entrepreneurship
- supply chain
- local agriculture
- meat industry
- branding
Keywords
- transparency
- USDA processing
- consumer preferences
- sustainable growth
Sponsors
MidWest One Bank
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Farmer Grade
Places: Iowa, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, the Quad Cities
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