Food security is national security, and a nation that cannot feed itself is not free. This was the message I shared at the Arkansas Cattlemen's Association’s Annual Convention earlier this year, and after my speech I connected with farmer and veteran Ryan Pace.
Earlier this year, I took on a new role with CK6 Consulting, and it’s been such a blessing to work with folks who are aligned in values, who understand the challenges facing rural America, and who are firmly dedicated to keeping independent cattle producers on the land by helping them create marketing opportunities to capture the true value of their hard work and efforts in this business.
Today, I sit down with Chris Earl of CK6 Consulting. Coming off the excitement of the Genetic Allies Sale hosted by Mudge Farms, we discuss the obstacles facing cattle ranchers and the opportunities that exist today in the beef cattle business.
How do we fight animal rights activists who are so powerful, so heavily entrenched in politics, and so well-funded?
“With the TRUTH,” says Mindy Patterson, president of The Cavalry Group — an organization committed to protecting and advancing the Constitutional and private property rights of law abiding animal owners, agriculturalists, sportsmen, and animal-related businesses.
BREAKING REPORT: In a time-sensitive interview, I sit down with Mark Lapka, a South Dakota farmer and rancher, who has been sounding the alarm on the implications and dangers of a proposed 5-state carbon pipeline with questionable ties to BlackRock and China.
Blazing a trail from plate to pasture, Fred Linz's story is well worth the listen. Check out episode 4 of the "Heart of Rural America" on Apple and Spotify!
As the author of eight children’s books, Amanda shares why she got started writing books; how she is debunking misconceptions about animal agriculture one story at a time; which animal rights activist groups have infiltrated schools with their own curriculum, and how Scholastic Magazine is telling a generation of kids to skip a cheeseburger to save the planet.
Amanda Radke talks about trending headlines in the fake meat world, and how the agenda has been clearly laid out to not simply compete with traditional proteins like meat, dairy, and eggs, but to completely replace them and make them our ONLY option.
Welcome to the first episode of "The Heart of Rural America,” presented by CK6 Consulting and Real Tuff Livestock. I'm your host, Amanda Radke, and if we haven't met yet, thanks for being here!