Do you know how the meat you consume is raised and harvested? Will Harris is behind White Oak Pastures, a farm that transitioned away from industrial farming and is now focused on humane practices and regenerative agriculture. Learning more about their operation was a pleasure, and I encourage you to check out their website to see more of what they’re all about. I know you’ll learn a ton from this episode.
What we discussed:
- His presence in the ketogenic space (2:29)
- The origin story of White Oak Pastures (5:11)
- The differences between industrial and regenerative agriculture (11:11)
- Greenwashing (15:37)
- What is regenerative land management (17:40)
- The timeframe and process when raising cattle humanely (21:41)
- Large vs. small food distribution (32:59)
- The importance of building a close-knit community (34:44)
- Online commerce (37:04)
- Interning at White Oak Pastures (41:35)
- A typical day in the life of Will Harris (43:15)
- Where the trajectory of the farm is heading (45:15)
- Fraudulent messaging being perpetuated by Big Food (49:21)
- Focusing on making an impact (53:51)
Where to learn more about Will and White Oak Pastures:
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