#86 Why Local Food Wins Every Time? | Regenerative Agriculture | Regenerative Farming

Why Local Food Wins Every Time? | Regenerative Agriculture | Regenerative Farming Justin Trammell, a farmer from Amarillo, Texas, shares his journey in agriculture and the challenges he faced in building his own farm and processing facility. He emphasizes the importance of family farming and the intersection of wildlife and agriculture. Justin discusses the revitalization of small town communities and the impact of water stewardship and wildlife on livestock management. He also highlights the need for localized food systems and the benefits of vertical integration. Justin's focus on quality and unique products has resonated with the community, providing employment opportunities and access to locally sourced meat and other products. This conversation explores the importance of local food systems and regenerative agriculture. The guests discuss the quality and freshness of local food, the challenges and benefits of working with local farmers, and the utilization of food as a finished product. They also delve into the obstacles posed by food regulations and laws, the concept of resilient food systems, and the practices of regenerative agriculture in different climates. The conversation concludes with a discussion on influential resources and thinkers in the field, as well as the significance of local processing facilities in building sustainable food systems. #regenerativeagriculture #localfoodsystems #familyfarm #localmeat #sustainablefarming #westtexasfarming #regenerativegrazing #localprocessingfacility #foodregulations #resilientfoodsystems #verticalintegration #regenerativeagpractices #localfoodmovement #farmtotable #smalltownrevitalization Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:01 Interest in Family Farming 03:27 Revitalizing Small Town Communities 04:26 Learning from Successful Producers 05:04 Challenges of Farming in West Texas 06:15 Transition to Meat Production 07:42 The Traditional Cow-Calf Model 08:40 Building a Processing Facility 09:09 Challenges with Processing During COVID-19 10:27 Expanding to Multiple Storefronts 11:32 Customer Base and Market Reach 12:55 Geographical Location and Population 14:52 Vertical Integration and Competing with Big Box Prices 23:02 Future Plans and Replication 24:27 Consumer Response and Access to Local Products 25:40 Quality and Freshness of Local Food 27:07 Challenges and Benefits of Working with Local Farmers 28:22 Utilizing Food as a Finished Product 30:15 Overcoming Food Regulations and Laws 32:24 Resilient Food Systems and Local Agriculture 34:44 Regenerative Agriculture in Different Climates 43:32 Influential Resources and Thinkers in Regenerative Agriculture 48:01 The Importance of Local Processing Facilities