Texas Slim: Saving The American Rancher - The Looming Crisis In The Beef Industry (PART 1) | MMP #289

Apr 3, 2024

In this engaging discussion, Texas Slim, a dedicated advocate for American ranchers, sheds light on the challenges facing the beef industry. He reveals how just four multinational corporations dominate cattle production, threatening small ranchers. Texas Slim emphasizes the importance of connecting with local producers and supporting sustainable food systems. He shares his personal journey and the founding of the Beef Initiative, advocating for a resurgence in community-driven practices. Listeners will gain insight into the critical state of our food systems and the need for reform.

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INSIGHT

Cattle Industry Crisis

The cattle industry faces a looming crisis due to control by four multinational corporations.
This unsustainable 50-year trajectory necessitates personal relationships, not just online shopping.

INSIGHT

Slim's Awakening

Texas Slim's "lightbulb moment" stemmed from personal suffering and a near-death experience.
Research revealed correlations between the monetary system, commodity food, national health decline, and the digital world.

ANECDOTE

Promise to a Son

Texas Slim's motivation to write "Harvest of Deception" came from a promise to his son.
He aimed to pioneer a different future by highlighting truths about the food system.

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In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Texas Slim, a passionate advocate for the American rancher, to discuss the dire state of the beef industry. Texas Slim has dedicated his life to exposing the deception within the beef industry. Growing up in the heart of Texas cattle country, Texas Slim witnessed firsthand the devastating changes that have occurred over the past 50 years. Through his work with the Beef Initiative, Texas Slim has become a voice for the American rancher, tirelessly advocating for a return to sustainable, community-driven food systems. His passion for building relationships between consumers and ranchers is evident in his motto, "Meet your rancher, shake their hand."

Texas Slim reveals the startling truth about how just four multinational corporations control the majority of the cattle industry, leading to a consolidation that is pushing small, independent ranchers out of business. He shares his personal journey of discovering the correlation between our broken food systems, declining health, and the commoditization of our currency.