Ep. 76 Shake the Hand That Feeds You: AJ Richards on Building a Resilient Local Food System
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Ep. 76 Shake the Hand That Feeds You: AJ Richards on Building a Resilient Local Food System

1:18:31 Nov 1, 2025
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Send a textIn this episode of the Profitable Steward Podcast, Jared sits down with AJ Richards, founder of FromTheFarm.org, to talk about the future of ranching, food security, and building a resilient, profitable direct-to-consumer model.AJ shares his journey from ranching roots to creating a nationwide platform connecting consumers directly with farmers and ranchers—cutting out middlemen and helping producers keep more of the retail dollar.They also dive into: • The current state of the livestock industry • The fragility of our modern food system • Why herd numbers are at record lows • AJ’s recent meetings in Washington D.C. advocating for producers • The importance of public land grazing • How consumers and ranchers can work together to change the systemIf you’re a rancher looking for a better market, a consumer who wants real food from real people, or someone who cares about the future of American agriculture—this conversation is for you.
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