Elevate the Podcast: Recent Episodes
Tara Vander Dussen & Natalie Kovarik
Where can I find tools and strategies to confidently and effectively share my story online? How do I monetize my brand? Where can I find community among women in agriculture and business? Can I cultivate my passion while also making money?
Welcome to Elevate the Podcast where we will answer ALL of these questions and so much more! Hosts Tara Vander Dussen and Natalie Kovarik, along with their guests, will bring you tangible advice, useful tools and bold strategies that you can implement to drive your business forward and elevate the voice of agriculture. This business interview and storytelling podcast serves agriculture, western and rural entrepreneurs who want to excel in the social space and make their dreams a reality. Tune in every week to dig into entrepreneurs’ stories as they share the problems they encountered and opportunities they created as a way to educate, inspire and encourage the dreamer inside of all of us.
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Website: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/
Natalie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliekovarik Tara Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taravanderdussen
Ep 270 | People swear the bread and pasta are different in Italy — but ask a wheat farmer and the story gets complicated.
This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara look at where Italy's wheat really comes from, celebrate the oldest farmed land in America, and break down what's next as borders reopen after the New World Screwworm outbreak. Natalie also reports back from the Red Ants Pants Music Festival — the artists, the apparel, and the foundation it all funds.
What We Discovered This Week 🤠
🪩 What the "Made in Italy" label really means 🪩 A woman-founded music festival in a Montana cow pasture 🪩 USDA's plan to reopen southern cattle ports 🪩 The oldest continuously farmed land in the United States
CHAPTERS:
(00:00) Intro (00:30) Italy's Wheat & The "Made in Italy" Label (14:26) Red Ants Pants Music Festival, Foundation and Workwear (35:55) Disco Debrief: Southern Cattle Ports Reopening (39:57) America's Oldest Continuously Farmed Land
🪩 WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG
A top-ranked podcast where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by https://instagram.com/nataliekovarik/?hl=en — western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher — and https://instagram.com/taravanderdussen/?hl=en — sustainability expert & millennial dairy farmer. Every week, we dive into the top headlines in food, agriculture, and Western culture with a pop culture twist.
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This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique
Ep 269 | There's only one way ag gets a seat at the table: show up and share our story.
This week on Discover Ag, Tara sits down with Texas rancher Tucker Brown to discuss what it's like to represent agriculture at the White House. He also shares how his family has kept their ranch running for six generations, the part of the industry most people never see, and what Texas ranchers are seeing on the ground in the fight against New World Screwworm.
What We Discovered This Week 🤠
🪩 How ag is being represented at the White House 🪩 The latest New World screwworm update 🪩 Beef's journey from pasture to processing plant 🪩 The best (and toughest) part of running a cattle operation
CHAPTERS:
(00:00) Intro (02:34) Dinner at the White House (23:21) Disco Debrief: New World Screwworm (29:40) Inside a Six-Generation Cattle Ranch (41:25) The Reality of Beef Processing
Learn more about R.A. Brown Ranch: https://www.rabrownranch.com/
🪩 WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG
A top-ranked podcast where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by https://instagram.com/nataliekovarik/?hl=en — western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher — and https://instagram.com/taravanderdussen/?hl=en — sustainability expert & millennial dairy farmer. Every week, we dive into the top headlines in food, agriculture, and Western culture with a pop culture twist.
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The part of the beef industry everyone argues about is the part almost no one has actually seen.
This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara follow cattle's journey from a grassy pasture at R.A. Brown Ranch to the processing floor at American Butchery.
Get answers to your most pressing questions: What happens before beef reaches my plate? How are cattle raised? Why do feedyards exist? What do cattle eat? How do steaks and ground beef make it to the grocery store?
What We Discovered This Week 🤠
🪩 Every stage of beef production 🪩 How smaller plants differ from the Big Four packers 🪩 The journey from "kill room to chill room" 🪩 Why fly control matters more than you'd think 🪩 How quality standards are maintained
CHAPTERS:
(00:00) Intro (02:07) Inside a Cow-Calf Operation (06:21) The Feedyard: What Cattle Actually Eat (08:31) Fly Pressure & Cattle Comfort (10:07) Touring a Beef Processing Facility (12:21) Humane Handling & The Chill Room (14:36) From Carcass to Individual Cuts (17:04) How to Shop Smarter for Beef
R.A. Brown Ranch: https://www.rabrownranch.com/American Butchery: https://americanbutchery.com/
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Ep 268 | Should the face of American agriculture really be a Bravo star with tabloid drama and a business under investigation by the FBI? Well, it's complicated.
This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara share what the McBee Dynasty cowboy had to say about farming on Fox News — and why he might not be the best person for the job. Then there's the influencer who recorded their trip to a small-town grocery store, and it blew up in the worst way possible. Plus, why a World Cup star's diet has everyone debating what it takes to become an elite athlete.
What We Discovered This Week 🤠
🪩 The McBee Dynasty star speaking up for farmers 🪩 A grocery store reel that's fired up the whole internet 🪩 What a World Cup star eats (and why it's so divisive)
CHAPTERS:
(00:00) Intro (00:34) McBee Dynasty Star on Fox News (21:26) Viral Influencer Grocery Store Reel (33:48) Disco Debrief: Oregon's Animal Rights Initiative (37:01) World Cup Player's Diet Gone Viral
🪩 WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG
A top-ranked podcast where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by https://instagram.com/nataliekovarik/?hl=en — western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher — and https://instagram.com/taravanderdussen/?hl=en — sustainability expert & millennial dairy farmer. Every week, we dive into the top headlines in food, agriculture, and Western culture with a pop culture twist.
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ANGEL: Join the Angel Guild to access the full library of films and support the creation of stories that reflect rural values, family legacy, and real American communities. https://angel.com/discoverag
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Ep 267 | Petroleum dye. Ammonia baths. Wax banned in 31 countries. That's what one viral reel says is hiding on your oranges — but is any of it actually true?
This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara fact check every claim that has millions questioning their favorite fruit. They also share how farmers are trying to save a struggling citrus industry, the real reason Norway chose to ship in their own food for the World Cup, and where oranges fit into the drama.
What We Discovered This Week 🤠
🪩 What that viral orange reel gets right (and very wrong) 🪩 The real reason Team Norway brought their own food 🪩 World Cup food content that's healing us 🪩 How citrus is processed, sorted, and packed 🪩 Why the best grapefruit is grown indoors
CHAPTERS:
(00:00) Intro (00:26) The Viral World Cup Food Reel (10:15) Behind the Scenes of a Citrus Packing Plant (18:16) Food Safety: Why Fruit Is Waxed (20:13) What's Really on Your Oranges (26:59) CUPS: How Citrus Farmers Are Saving the Industry
🪩 WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG
A top-ranked podcast where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by https://instagram.com/nataliekovarik/?hl=en — western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher — and https://instagram.com/taravanderdussen/?hl=en — sustainability expert & millennial dairy farmer. Every week, we dive into the top headlines in food, agriculture, and Western culture with a pop culture twist.
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ANGEL: Join the Angel Guild to access the full library of films and support the creation of stories that reflect rural values, family legacy, and real American communities. https://angel.com/discoverag
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Ep 266 | A disease with no cure nearly wiped out Florida's citrus. Here's the bold bet growers are making to save it.
This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara hit the road to the Dundee Citrus Growers Association in Bartow, Florida — home to one of the largest "citrus under protective screen" operations in the state. They follow the fruit from grove to packing line to see how growers are fighting citrus greening, weathering hurricanes and freezes, and doing everything it takes to keep America's best citrus alive.
What We Discovered This Week 🤠
🪩 How farmers are fighting citrus greening 🪩 Where grapefruit got its name 🪩 Citrus' journey from tree to table 🪩 The people (and tech) behind your citrus
CHAPTERS:
(00:00) Intro (00:53) Citrus Greening and the CUPS System (08:14) Inside the Citrus Packing Plant (13:51) Traceability & Packing Processes (15:11) Quality Control (17:10) The Future of Florida Citrus
🪩 WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG
A top-ranked podcast where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by https://instagram.com/nataliekovarik/?hl=en — western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher — and https://instagram.com/taravanderdussen/?hl=en — sustainability expert & millennial dairy farmer. Every week, we dive into the top headlines in food, agriculture, and Western culture with a pop culture twist.
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ANGEL: Join the Angel Guild to access the full library of films and support the creation of stories that reflect rural values, family legacy, and real American communities. https://angel.com/discoverag
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Ep 265 | You probably know at least one person with a wheat intolerance. But what if the wheat isn't really the problem?
This week on Discover Ag, Natalie sits down with Derek Dykstra, a fourth-generation farmer and founder of CEAD Farms, the grower behind Sunrise Flour Mill. He answers all your questions about wheat: Is it a GMO? Is it sprayed with glyphosate? Is there an important difference between heritage wheat and modern wheat?
You'll learn more about Sunrise Flour Mill, how heritage wheat is grown and milled, and which labels actually mean something.
What We Discovered This Week 🤠
🪩 The debate over modern wheat 🪩 The truth about glyphosate on wheat crops 🪩 How heritage wheat is grown and processed 🪩 Why heritage wheat is hard to find
CHAPTERS:
(00:00) Intro (02:51) Rapid Fire: GMOs, Glyphosate & Organic (09:24) How We Got Modern Wheat (17:15) What "Heritage Wheat" Actually Means (19:38) Sunrise Flour Mill Origin Story (32:14) What Makes This Flour Different(37:23) Organic vs. Conventional Wheat
🪩 WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG
A top-ranked podcast where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by https://instagram.com/nataliekovarik/?hl=en — western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher — and https://instagram.com/taravanderdussen/?hl=en — sustainability expert & millennial dairy farmer. Every week, we dive into the top headlines in food, agriculture, and Western culture with a pop culture twist.
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ANGEL: Join the Angel Guild to access the full library of films and support the creation of stories that reflect rural values, family legacy, and real American communities. https://angel.com/discoverag
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Ep 264 | A flesh-eating parasite has made a comeback — and it's already crossing state lines.
This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara break down everything you need to know about the New World screwworm and what it means for the U.S. food system. They also discuss the bittersweet Farmer Wants a Wife season four finale and what a real-life rancher had to say about how accurate Yellowstone actually is.
Then, Leann Saunders, founder of Where Food Comes From, joins to answer all your questions about food labels: Do they actually mean anything? Which ones can you trust? And how can they pay off for farmers and shoppers alike?
What We Discovered This Week 🤠
🪩 The parasite spreading across U.S. ranches 🪩 What Yellowstone gets right (and wrong) about ranch life 🪩 The fate of season four's FWAW couples 🪩 How food labels benefit consumers and producers
CHAPTERS:
(00:00) Intro (01:04) New World Screwworm Fly (13:06) How Accurate Is Yellowstone's Dutton Ranch? (24:06) Farmer Wants A Wife Finale (44:39) Food Labels and Third-Party Verification
🪩 WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG
A top-ranked podcast where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by https://instagram.com/nataliekovarik/?hl=en — western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher — and https://instagram.com/taravanderdussen/?hl=en — sustainability expert & millennial dairy farmer. Every week, we dive into the top headlines in food, agriculture, and Western culture with a pop culture twist.
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Ep | 263 A burger chain swapped in grass-fed beef, real butter, and even hired a "chief MAHA officer" — but is there a catch? This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara unpack Steak 'n Shake's full MAHA takeover (including what they're not telling us), America's big plan to bring back cotton, and what it means for American consumers. Plus, two viral reels that are blowing up everyone's feed right now What We Discovered This Week 🤠
🪩 America's big plan to bring back cotton 🪩 Why a viral beef reel is breaking the internet 🪩 A cowgirl's viral invitation to stay on her ranch 🪩 Steak 'n Shake's new menu
CHAPTERS:
(00:00) Intro (00:33) The Great American Cotton Plan (16:48) The "One Cow" Beef Reel + Our Butchery Tour (31:50) Disco Debrief: Texas Joins the Beef Antitrust Case (33:41) A Cowgirl's Viral Ranch Invite (47:32) Steak 'n Shake's MAHA Takeover
🪩 WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG
A top-ranked podcast where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by https://instagram.com/nataliekovarik/?hl=en — western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher — and https://instagram.com/taravanderdussen/?hl=en — sustainability expert & millennial dairy farmer. Every week, we dive into the top headlines in food, agriculture, and Western culture with a pop culture twist.
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• Website: https://discoverag.com/ • Podcast: https://pod.link/1615443750 • Instagram: https://instagram.com/discoveragpodcast/
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Ep 262 | A trad wife influencer wakes up in the 1800s... and it's nothing like the life she's been posting online. Have you heard about the book that has the internet completely split?
This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara discuss their thoughts on Yesteryear (and land somewhere they didn't expect), what's next for America's butter obsession, and the Farmer Wants a Wife ex who's sharing all on TikTok. Plus, a viral fruit-peeling video reveals a major problem hiding inside our food system.
What We Discovered This Week 🤠
🪩 Americans love butter again (and the wild truth about margarine) 🪩 Yesteryear, the trad wife novel that's causing a stir 🪩 Farmer Wants a Wife drama all over TikTok 🪩 The viral fruit peeler hiding a food system problem
CHAPTERS:
(00:00) Intro (00:29) Butter's Big Comeback (15:45) Farmer Wants A Wife Ex Drama (30:44) The Trad Wife Book, Yesteryear (43:43) The Hidden Problem In the Food Industry
🪩 WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG
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In episode 5 of Discover Ag: On The Road, we head offshore to discover RED SNAPPER with Captain Steve.
In this episode, we step onboard to follow the full process, from heading out offshore to seeing how fishermen locate, catch, sort, and bring in red snapper during the season. After our time out on the water, we also visit Local Foods to see what happens next once the fish are brought back to shore. As a Florida-based seafood and specialty distributor, Local Foods works with fresh seafood coming in daily and helps connect that catch to restaurants and consumers across the region.
From unloading and sorting to processing and preparing the fish, this part of the industry plays a major role in getting seafood from the boat to the plate. It's a side of the seafood supply chain most people never get to see, but one that keeps the entire system moving.
What you'll discover:
• How red snapper are commercially harvested
• What a real day offshore looks like
• How fishermen work the lines and manage the catch
• What happens after the fish make it back to shore
• How seafood is processed and distributed to restaurants and consumers
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Ep 261 | True or false: most "fresh" fish has actually been frozen and the salmon at your grocery store isn't what the label says it is.
This week, Natalie and Tara go behind the scenes of their trip to Florida for the Red Snapper episode of Discover Ag on the Road. They talk to a 30-year veteran and a Florida fishing captain about what most people don't know about the industry, from the quota system crushing American fishermen to the truth about frozen fish.
Learn why most fishermen only make $2 on an $80 haul and how to spot mislabeled salmon at the grocery store.
What We Discovered This Week 🤠
🪩 The truth about what's better: fresh or frozen fish? 🪩 Why the fishing quota system is problematic 🪩 How seafood is processed (it's safer than you think) 🪩 Mislabeling and what NOAA is (and isn't) doing about it
CHAPTERS:
(00:00) Introduction (02:12) Inside a Seafood Processing Facility (16:40) The Fisherman Quota System (25:15) Seafood Traceability & Mislabeling (35:35) The Schitt's Creek Reel & BTS Chaos
🪩 WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG
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Ep 260 | Is the federal government finally going to do something about the Big Four? Why is John Deere on a baseball field? And is Bill Maher right about California almonds?
This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara discuss the DOJ's recent announcement about the meatpacking industry, John Deere's surprisingly on brand partnership with major league baseball (and where Kevin Costner fits in), and why the internet is mad at almonds and agriculture — again.
What We Discovered This Week 🤠
🪩 The Big Four investigation is heating up 🪩 John Deere teams up with MLB 🪩 Dairy Boy's viral Farm Friends launch 🪩 Bill Maher's viral takedown of California almonds
CHAPTERS:
(00:00) Introduction (01:00) The DOJ's Big Four Investigation (12:42) John Deere x MLB (24:49) Dairy Boy's Pajama Launch (32:21) Natalie's Big Announcement (43:47) Bill Maher vs. Almonds
🪩 WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG
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Ep 259 | Toyota is now farming? Add in a major Farm Bill update and a Kentucky Derby history-making win, and it's been quite the week in ag.
On this week's episode of Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara cover Toyota's surprising jump into agriculture, the amendment that's shaking up the glyphosate fight, and why country bars don't feel like country bars anymore.
Zach Lawless, CEO of Hyer Boots and the great-great-grandson of the man credited with inventing the cowboy boot in 1875, also joins the show to share the brand's incredible history and the exciting new chapter they're writing today.
What We Discovered This Week 🤠
🪩 The Farm Bill's massive glyphosate fight 🪩 History was made at the Kentucky Derby 🪩 Country bar culture has changed (and Tara has thoughts) 🪩 Toyota is growing fruit in their factories
CHAPTERS:
(00:00) Introduction (01:39) The Farm Bill + Bayer (17:50) Cherie DeVaux Makes History (27:20) Country Bars (39:29) Toyota's Farm Lab (48:33) Hyer Boots Interview with Zach Lawless
🪩 WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG
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Ep 258 | US honey production just hit its lowest level on record and a well-known wellness doctor is calling milk toxic. Is anything in our kitchens safe?
This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara discuss why honey production is low and what it means for consumers, take on the A1 vs. A2 milk debate, and share how Magnolia Network's new show is putting the trades back in the spotlight.
Plus, stick around to learn how to spot the signs of poor jaw development in your kids from the founder of Toothpillow.
What We Discovered This Week 🤠
🪩 US honey production hits a record low 🪩 Magnolia Network's new show about the trades 🪩 A viral reel about country living 🪩 The wellness world coming for conventional milk
CHAPTERS:
(00:00) Introduction (00:45) Honey Production (16:28) Building Back America's Trades (28:34) People in the Country (42:54) A1 vs. A2 Milk (56:02) Toothpillow Interview
🪩 WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG
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Ep 257 | The USDA just redefined American agriculture, Temple Grandin was honored by the Smithsonian, and Farmer Wants a Wife returned with more drama than ever.
This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara unpack what the new Office of Seafood could mean for fishermen, why the government is turning to goats for landscaping, and what happened in the Farmer Wants a Wife Season 4 premiere. Spoiler: they land on opposite sides of the drama.
What We Discovered This Week 🤠
🪩 USDA launched a new Office of Seafood 🪩 Goats are replacing chemical herbicides 🪩 The unsung hero in Temple Grandin's story 🪩 Drama in the Farmer Wants a Wife S4 premiere
CHAPTERS:
(00:00) Introduction (00:37) The New Office of Seafood (14:10) Sustainable Landscaping (21:33) Temple Grandin Honored by the Smithsonian (38:14) Farmer Wants a Wife Premiere
🪩 WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG
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Ep 256 | How much U.S. farmland does China actually own? Is foreign land ownership really a national security issue? Are foreign buyers pricing farmers out?
This week on Discover Ag, Tara sits down with Adam Savit, Director of China Policy at the America First Policy Institute and former Senior Advisor for National Security to USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins, to get answers. He shares what's really happening, why it matters, and what farmers and ranchers can actually do about it.
CHAPTERS:
(00:00) Introduction (05:52) Why We Should Be Concerned About Foreign Land Ownership (09:57) How Much Land Foreign Countries Actually Own (16:06) The Truth About Companies Buying Farmland (18:27) How States Are Fighting Foreign Land Ownership (24:56) What Other Countries Are Doing About It (26:32) Why People Are So Worried About China (34:39) National Security Issue or Economic Issue? (37:00) Foreign Buyers Pricing Farmers Out: True or False? (39:35) Transparency Gaps and What Needs to Change (44:44) Misconceptions About These New Policies
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Ep 255 | A well-known Nevada rancher is facing 10 years in federal prison for arson... but is there more to the story?
This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara dig into the federal indictment and what the real reason might be for his arrest. They also break down Ella Langley's cameo-packed music video, what ag can learn from Wisconsin's new Dairyland campaign, and why eggs are coming back to schools (and why they left in the first place).
What We Discovered This Week 🤠
🪩 A Nevada rancher indicted on federal charges (and the real story) 🪩 Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" music video 🪩 Wisconin's dairyland campaign (featuring our friend Annaliese!) 🪩 Eggs are coming back to school lunches
CHAPTERS:
(00:00) Introduction (00:39) Hank Volger Indicted for Arson (18:09) Ella Langley's New Music Video (28:27) America's Dairyland Campaign (35:55) Eggs Back in Schools
🪩 WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG
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Ep 254 | Georgia's peaches are freezing, but one farmer's move to save his crop went viral for all the right reasons.
This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara dig into why a few degrees can wipe out an entire peach season, what Syngenta's paraquat shutdown actually means for farmers, and if a $200 million AI tractor failure is actually a fail. Plus, there's finally a date for the Yellowstone spinoff, Dutton Ranch — and the teaser is everything!
What We Discovered This Week 🤠
🪩 A Georgia peach farmer's viral fight to save his entire crop 🪩 Rip and Beth are coming back to TV in a Yellowstone spinoff 🪩 Syngenta ceases paraquat production (it's not what you think) 🪩 A $200M AI ag tech fail
CHAPTERS:
(00:00) Introduction (01:00) A Peach Farmer's Viral Frost-Fighting Method (11:41) Dutton Ranch Teaser (20:33) Syngenta Shuts Down Paraquat Production (37:31) AI Farming Gone Wrong
🪩 WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG
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Ep 253 | 800,000 acres burned, 40,000 cattle displaced, and entire communities evacuated — the fallout from the Nebraska wildfires has just begun.
This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara share how the ag community is coming together to support them as they recover from the largest wildfire in state history. You'll also hear stories from their recent travels, starting with the largest gathering of farmers and ranchers in White House history all the way to Dutch dairy farms that will make you rethink everything you think you know about European agriculture. Plus, find out which Grammy-award winning singer has been farming for 20+ years (and where you've probably eaten some of their produce).
What We Discovered This Week 🤠
🪩 The Nebraska wildfires and how to help 🪩 The biggest ag event ever at the White House 🪩 The new "Product of USA" labeling standard 🪩 A Grammy-award winner's avocado farm 🪩 What American ag can learn from the Netherlands
CHAPTERS:
(00:00) Introduction (00:38) Nebraska Wildfires + The Impact (19:54) Product of USA Labeling + Ag Week at the White House (32:51) Mraz Family Farms (42:33) Tara's Dairy Farm Experience in Holland
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Ep 252 | Some kids miss two weeks of school every fall — not for vacation, but to go harvest potatoes in Idaho. We call it hard work, but the internet calls it child labor.
This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara give their take on the viral reel, break down why the Non-GMO label is mostly just marketing, and deliver some bad news for fans of a popular drink — but don't worry too much, they found a backup plan for drinks this summer.
What We Discovered This Week 🤠
🪩 What most people get wrong about non-GMOs 🪩 Hidden Valley Ranch hiring people to travel Europe 🪩 An Idaho potato harvest reel gone viral for the wrong reasons 🪩 A beloved drink (well, by some) is pausing production
CHAPTERS:
(00:00) Introduction (00:28) The Non-GMO Scam (17:39) Hidden Valley Ranch-Bassador Program (25:39) Children Working Idaho's Potato Harvest (36:43) Disco Debrief: Natural Wax on Fruit (39:05) Why a Popular Drink is Pausing Production
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Ep 251 | Did you know that Tyson produces 1 in every 5 pounds of meat in the US? Have you seen the Tosh Show clip that's got the internet divided on organic pest control? Or that Ian Munsick is opening a cowboy bar in Deadwood?
This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara discuss a new bill that could break up big meat and forever change the industry (and grocery store prices). They unpack what makes Ian Munsick's new spot different from every other country singer's bar in Nashville, why agriculture is suddenly everywhere in pop culture, and plans for a new boarding school designed to train boys in farming and energy.
What We Discovered This Week 🤠
🪩 The wildest organic pest control method you've ever heard 🪩 Ian Munsick's Cowboy Bar & Western Grill 🪩 A bill that could break up the meat industry's Big Four 🪩 An ag-focused boys' boarding school
CHAPTERS:
(00:00) Introduction (00:36) Tosh Show: Organic Pest Control (13:03) Ian Munsick's Cowboy Bar in Deadwood (22:01) The Bill to Break Up Big Meat (38:18) Ag-Focused Boys' Boarding School
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Ep 250 | Would you turn down $15M for your farm? One Pennsylvania farmer did and how he protected his land forever is something every farmer should know about. Meanwhile, a Farmer Wants a Wife couple have called it quits and it's the last couple you'd expect.
This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara dig into what data centers are really doing to rural communities, celebrate National FFA Week with a roundup of famous blue jacket alumni you didn't expect, and preview Riley Green's new role in the Yellowstone spinoff, Marshals.
What We Discovered This Week 🤠
🪩 A PA Farmer says "no" to $15M AI data center offer 🪩 Riley Green's new role in Marshals 🪩 Famous FFA alumni (some might surprise you) 🪩 Fan-favorite Farmer Wants a Wife couple breaks up
CHAPTERS:
(00:00) Introduction (00:45) Why One Farmer Turned Down $15M (19:34) Riley Green's Acting Debut (31:01) National FFA Week: The Famous Alumni(40:24) Farmer Wants a Wife: Sydnee & Mitchell Breakup
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Ep 249 | Trump just invoked a wartime law to boost domestic glyphosate production — you know, that controversial pesticide the MAHA movement has been fighting against for years.
This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara explain why the glyphosate executive order is more complicated than the headlines make it sound, why farmers are caught in the middle, and how an initiative banning hunting, fishing, and livestock could actually make it to the ballot. They bring it home with some classic Americana, from viral content of Team USA's hockey gold to a nostalgic grocery store staple that's about to leave shelves forever.
What We Discovered This Week 🤠
🪩 The Oregon initiative that could ban hunting, fishing and livestock slaughter 🪩 Trump boosts domestic glyphosate production (and the MAHA backlash) 🪩 Team USA wins hockey gold for the first time since 1980 🪩 Minute Maid discontinues its most nostalgic product
CHAPTERS:
(00:00) Introduction (00:45) Oregon's Animal Rights Initiative (13:00) Team USA Wins Hockey Gold + The Content That Followed (26:18) Minute Maid Frozen Canned Juices Discontinued (36:19) Disco Debrief: Oatly Loses UK Supreme Court Battle (40:40) Trump's Glyphosate Executive Order
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Ep 248 | The White House signed an executive order to quadruple beef imports from Argentina, but not everyone is happy about it. Our question is, does this actually help (or hurt) anyone?
This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara break down the latest U.S. beef controversy, Tyson's $48 million settlement for manipulating the price of pork (who's shocked?), and Beyond Meat's newest venture into the protein craze. They also get excited about the new Farmer Wants a Wife cast and a viral reel of orange season in Valencia, Spain.
What We Discovered This Week 🤠
🪩 Another major producer settled a pork-price fixing lawsuit 🪩 Farmer Wants a Wife season 4 farmers 🪩 A new drinkable protein product 🪩 The U.S. is quadrupling beef imports from Argentina 🪩 Orange season in Valencia is not what you'd expect
CHAPTERS:
(00:36) Tyson's $48M Settlement (13:40) Farmer Wants a Wife on the Viall Files Podcast (33:10) Beyond Meat's Drinkable Protein (44:58) Disco Debrief: U.S. Expands Argentine Beef Imports (51:34) Orange Harvesting in Valencia, Spain
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Ep 247 | Deli meat could cause cancer, China might be infiltrating the FFA, and E. coli has been found in a popular brand's raw milk. What is going on?!
This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara go beyond the headlines to discuss what's fact and what's fear in the world of food and agriculture. They also unpack Jennifer Garner's surprise move to take her organic children's food brand public and react to a viral cinnamon harvesting reel that will be the most satisfying thing you see this week
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🪩 Deli meat classified as a Group 1 carcinogen — what does that mean? 🪩 What cinnamon harvesting actually looks like 🪩 Jennifer Garner rings the NYSE bell as Once Upon a Farm goes public 🪩 Ballerina Farm stops selling raw milk (and there's drama) 🪩 FFA has ties to the Chinese Communist Party
CHAPTERS:
(00:35) Deli Meat's WHO Classification (16:16) Cinnamon Harvesting + What You Don't Know (25:16) Once Upon a Farm Goes Public (36:32) Disco Debrief: Ballerina Farm's Raw Milk Controversy (49:58) Why FFA's Tax-Exempt Status Is In Danger
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Ep 246 | Your burger might contain meat from hundreds of cows, the beef tallow industry is corrupt (allegedly), and Garmin just dropped a new wearable tracker… for your horse.
This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara explore what's really going on with blended ground beef and if it's the food safety crisis the internet wants it to be. They also celebrate an Olympic win for the Painterland Sisters and a denim brand founded by a 9-year-old cowgirl and her dad.
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🪩The viral ground beef "400 cows" claim 🪩Harper Rodeo Denim: a 9-year-old's western brand 🪩Garmin Blaze, a wearable for horses 🪩Popular beef tallow brands could be lying to you
CHAPTERS:
(00:35) The Truth About Ground Beef (17:05) Harper Rodeo Denim + Kid-Facing Brands (29:31) Garmin Blaze + Animal Welfare Tech (39:25) Disco Debrief: Painterland Sisters x Olympic Curling (45:06) Creators Call Out the Beef Tallow Industry
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Ep 245 | A beloved "clean" brand gets dragged online, a weirdly addictive AI remix goes viral, and vintage stoves somehow become a status symbol — welcome to the internet in 2026.
This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara unpack what consumers need to know about the Kerrygold PFAS controversy, why AI-generated music is leaving people unsure how to feel, and how a farmhouse breakfast reel reminded us that they really don't make things like they used to. With the Super Bowl coming up, they also share why Avocados From Mexico isn't just skipping the big-game ad this year, but changing their entire marketing strategy.
What We Discovered This Week 🤠
🪩Kerrygold's PFAS lawsuit 🪩50 Cent AI-generated remix going viral 🪩A Hogwarts-style farmhouse breakfast reel 🪩Avocados From Mexico is leaving football (kind of)
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro + Giveaway Winners 01:09 - Kerrygold and "Forever Chemicals" 15:10 - AI-Generated Music and the Impact on the Industry 25:45 - Farmhouse Breakfast + Vintage Appliances 42:06 - Disco Debrief: Gray Wolves and the Endangered Species Act 45:44 - Avocados From Mexico's New Marketing Strategy
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Ep 244 | Apparently, we all care about the food pyramid again. It's back in the spotlight thanks to a viral White House reel and a 12-year-old South Park prediction.
This week on Discover AG, Natalie and Tara break down what's actually new (and what's not) in the updated food pyramid, celebrate a global win for women in agriculture, and highlight the sheep farmers behind Ralph Lauren's 2026 Winter Olympics collection. They also dig into the real history of vanilla to discover why it's so expensive — and not even a little bit basic.
What We Discovered This Week 🤠
🪩 South Park predicted the new food pyramid 🪩 2026 is the International Year of the Woman Farmer 🪩 Ralph Lauren's 2026 Winter Olympics Collection 🪩 Whole milk is back in schools… but is it really? 🪩 What makes vanilla so expensive
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro 01:41 - New Food Pyramid and Dietary Guidelines 15:22 - International Year of the Woman Farmer: What Still Needs to Change 21:35 - The Oregon Sheep Farmers Behind Team USA's Olympic Wool 32:15 - Disco Debrief: Will Whole Milk Actually Return to Schools? 37:40 - The History of Vanilla and Why It's So Expensive
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Ep 243 | Are villages making a comeback? Have we been cutting pomegranates wrong this whole time? Does Pfizer really control your cheese? And is grocery store honey actually… honey?
This week on Discover AG, Tara and Natalie explore the buzz around "agrihoods" — residential neighborhoods built around working farms instead of a clubhouse or golf course. They also take a nostalgic trip down memory lane with 30 country songs turning 30, learn a genuinely helpful hack to avoid the "pomegranate blood bath," and investigate viral food claims that Pfizer "owns cheese" and grocery store honey is "one of the most altered foods on the shelf."
What We Discovered This Week 🤠
🪩 Agrihoods and why "villages" are trending again 🪩 30 country songs turning 30 — and why they've stood the test of time 🪩 A method to cut pomegranates that avoids the usual mess 🪩 The truth about Pfizer "owning cheese" 🪩 What the internet is getting wrong about grocery store honey
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro + Setting the Record Straight on Sugar 02:11 - Agrihoods Explained 05:34 - Community in Small Towns vs. Cities16:02 - 30 Country Songs Turning 30 25:26 - The Pomegranate Cutting Hack You Wish You Knew Sooner 33:01 - Disco Debrief: Does Pfizer Really Own Our Cheese? 39:33 - Grocery Store Honey: Myths and What's True
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Ep 242 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara unpack a major policy shift in regenerative agriculture, a heartwarming (and delicious) NFL story, and the wildest winter sport you've probably seen but never knew the name of. From Secretary Brooke Rollins' $700 million regenerative ag pilot program to Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen gifting his offensive line quarters of premium Wagyu beef, this episode covers the intersection of agriculture, policy, and pop culture in the most entertaining way possible.
But that's not all! The hosts dive into skijoring's new professional circuit (yes, horses pulling skiers through obstacle courses is now a legit sport with a $250K prize pool), celebrate whole milk's long-awaited return to school cafeterias, and explore the fascinating world of pearl farming after a viral video blew their minds. Plus, they share behind-the-scenes stories from their Discover on the Road oyster episode and why they're now oyster snobs for life. It's policy, sports, luxury gems, and dairy wins all in one action-packed episode.
What We Discovered This Week 🤠
🪩 $700M regenerative ag program: What it means for farmers 🪩 Josh Allen's quarter-cow Christmas gifts to his O-line 🪩 Skijoring: The professional winter sport you need to see 🪩 Whole milk's return to school cafeterias 🪩 How oysters make pearls (and why we forgot to ask our oyster farmer)
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro: Politics, Pro Sports, Pro Skiing & Oyster Pearls 01:00 - Discovery 1: $700M Regenerative Agriculture Pilot Program Announced 05:00 - Where the Money Comes From: EQIP & CSP Programs 11:00 - Corporate Partnerships & Matching Funds 12:00 - Six Generations Separated from the Land 18:13 - Discovery 2: Josh Allen's Quarter Cow Gifts to Offensive Line 20:00 - The Cost Comparison: Beef vs. Side-by-Sides 24:00 - Discovery 3: Skijoring Goes Professional with $250K Prize Pool 29:00 - Norwegian Origins & 1928 Olympics Demonstration 34:48 - Disco Debrief & Discovery 4: Whole Milk Returns to Schools & Pearl Farming 36:00 - New York Overturns 2012 Milk Rules 39:30 - How Oysters Create Pearls: The Four-Year Process 47:00 - Ancient Roman Oyster Farming & Christmas Feast 50:00 - Wrap-up and Discover on the Road Oysters Launch
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Ep 241 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara kick off 2026 with viral conspiracies, bucking bulls in Manhattan, and giant potato drops.
A fear-mongering reel claims grocery store rice is actually plastic pellets — and people are buying it. The hosts debunk the conspiracy while highlighting a real rice crisis: Louisiana farmer Meryl Kennedy's White House meeting with President Trump about subsidized foreign rice undercutting American growers. Then, it's PBR week in New York City as Madison Square Garden transforms with 750 tons of dirt for three days of professional bull riding sandwiched between Knicks games. Plus, Taylor Sheridan's Landman inspires a TCU land management class, and Apple Girl Kate joins Mike Rowe and Theo Von for a Made-in-USA gift guide special.
Finally, Boise rings in 2026 by lowering a 17-foot fiberglass potato — because who needs a ball drop when you can celebrate agriculture? The hosts explore quirky New Year's traditions from chili drops to atomic bombs across America, plus Dutch donut recipes, Tara's bucking bull dreams, and whether Theo Von is shooting his shot with Apple Girl Kate.
What We Discovered This Week 🤠
🪩 Plastic rice conspiracy & the real crisis facing American rice farmers 🪩 PBR's 750-ton dirt transformation at Madison Square Garden 🪩 Landman inspires education (but land management degrees already exist) 🪩 Mike Rowe & Theo Von's Made-in-USA holiday gift guide ft. Apple Girl Kate 🪩 Idaho's giant potato drop & America's quirkiest New Year's traditions
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro: Plastic Rice, PBR in NYC, Landman & New Year's Potatoes 02:02 Discovery 1: The Plastic Rice Conspiracy Going Viral (It's Fake) 04:20 Fear-Mongering for Profit: The Cult Vibes of Fake Food Content 07:19 Real Rice Crisis: Meryl Kennedy's White House Visit 08:03 $12 Billion Bailout Discussion & Fair Trade vs Handouts 12:26 Comment Section Backlash: Why Farmers Can't Win 18:33 Discovery 2: PBR Takes Madison Square Garden (750 Tons of Dirt!) 19:44 Tara's Bucking Bull Dreams & Subconscious Shopping Decisions 22:00 The 24-Hour Venue Transformation That Will Blow Your Mind 27:51 PBR Schedule, World Finals & The Next Gen Youth Showcase 29:40 Discovery 3: Landman Inspires TCU Class (But Land Management Already Exists) 36:25 Disco Debrief: Apple Girl Kate Meets Mike Rowe on Theo Von Podcast 39:00 Direct-to-Consumer Magic: Supporting American Makers 42:00 Smithy Cast Iron, Danelle's Candies & The Oddly Sweet Dolls 46:00 Discovery 4: Idaho's Giant Potato Drop & Quirky New Year's Traditions 48:05 Chili Drops, Taco Bells & Atomic Bombs: America's Wildest Celebrations 52:41 Dutch Donuts, Spanish Grapes & Denmark's Plate-Throwing Tradition 54:22 Wrap-up: Happy New Year Discos & What's Coming on Discover Ag on the Road
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Ep 240 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara dig into homemade sugar, surprise Western collabs, celebrity cowboy boot shopping, and what's really in your heavy cream.
A viral reel reveals the complex 12-step process of making sugar from sugarcane—and the shocking truth that natural sugar is brown, not white. The hosts debate why we bleach sugar, flour, and rice, then explore an unexpected collaboration between Airstream, Stetson, and Taylor Sheridan's Four Sixes Ranch for a limited-edition Western trailer. While Natalie sees brilliant marketing, Tara argues it's impractical influencer bait for Coachella, not serious campers.
The surprises continue with J-Lo spotted shopping for boots at Cowboy Christmas during NFR, leaving the hosts with endless questions and zero answers. They discuss the USDA's new pasture-raised labeling standards for chicken and dive into heavy cream drama—exposing how many brands now contain gums as cost-saving additives. The episode wraps with a kitchen science experiment on making homemade butter, plus announcements about their holiday break and upcoming Florida sugarcane farm content.
What We Discovered This Week 🤠
🪩 Making sugar from sugarcane—and why it's naturally brown 🪩 Airstream x Stetson x Four Sixes: Western luxury or marketing stunt? 🪩 J-Lo spotted shopping for boots at Cowboy Christmas 🪩 USDA updates pasture-raised labeling for chicken 🪩 Heavy cream's hidden ingredient: gums everywhere 🪩 The kitchen science of making butter from cream
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro: Homemade Sugar, Western Airstream Collabs, J-Lo at NFR & Heavy Cream Drama 01:27 Discovery 1: Making Sugar from Sugarcane: The Wild 12-Step Process 04:13 Why Natural Sugar Is Brown (Not White!) 06:38 The Bleaching Debate: Sugar, Flour & Rice 08:19 Molasses, Brown Sugar & The Science Behind It All 10:15 Discover on the Road: Florida Sugar Cane Coming Soon 16:20 Discovery 2: Airstream x Stetson x Four Sixes: Taylor Sheridan's Western Collab 20:33 Tara's Hot Take: Why This Collab Misses the Mark 25:10 Ben Christensen Shoots the Campaign & NFR Memories 27:49 Discovery 3: J-Lo Spotted at Cowboy Christmas Shopping for Boots 32:08 Tara's NFR Experience: Fur Coats & Custom Furniture 37:28 Debrief: USDA Updates Pasture Raised Labeling for Chicken 44:16 Discovery 4: Heavy Cream's Hidden Ingredient - Gums Are Everywhere 50:03 Why Companies Add Gums: Fat Is Expensive 52:03 Making Butter from Heavy Cream: The Kitchen Science Experiment 55:30 Wrap-up and Holiday Break Announcement
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Ep 239 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara dig into a Campbell's soup scandal, the CMA Awards crisis, a heartwarming veterans program, and the viral sesame seed discovery that has everyone rethinking their burger buns.
A leaked audio recording from a former Campbell's VP calling their food "bleep for poor people" and claiming their chicken comes from a 3D printer goes viral, but the hosts argue the real issue isn't false ingredient claims—it's corporate culture and classism. The CMA Awards hit rock bottom with only 6 million viewers (down from 16 million a decade ago), sparking debate about country music's identity crisis and why they desperately need the Dancing With the Stars Gen Z marketer. On a positive note, the Armed to Farm program is helping veterans transition into sustainable agriculture with an 83% retention rate through hands-on training in everything from aquaponics to beekeeping. Plus, Cheetos launches a "Simply Naked" line without artificial dyes, and a viral video reveals where sesame seeds actually come from—growing in pods that burst open when ripe, which is literally the origin of "open sesame."
What We Discovered This Week 🤠
🪩 Campbell's VP scandal and what it reveals about corporate culture 🪩 CMA Awards hit record-low ratings—what went wrong? 🪩 Armed to Farm: Veterans finding purpose in agriculture 🪩 Cheetos goes naked (the snack, not the hosts) 🪩 Sesame seeds: The viral food discovery we didn't know we needed 🪩 Open Sesame is literally about sesame seed pods bursting open
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro: Campbell's Mess, CMA Disaster, Veterans & Sesame Seeds 00:59 - Discovery 1: Campbell's VP Scandal & The 3D Printed Chicken Controversy 06:18 - The Food System Culture: Classism & Corporate Profit Over Quality 10:55 - Campbell's Stock Impact & Brand Innovation Opportunities 16:19 - Discovery 2: CMA Awards Hit All-Time Low with 6 Million Viewers 19:49 - Dancing With the Stars Strategy & Why CMAs Need a Gen Z Marketer 24:49 - Morgan Wallen Controversy & Country Music's Identity Crisis 27:16 - Discovery 3: Armed to Farm Program Helps Veterans Find Purpose 36:53 - Disco Debrief: Cheetos Goes Naked & The Maha Connection 40:49 - Discovery 4: The Sesame Seed Surprise—Where Do They Come From? 45:50 - Open Sesame: The Phrase Origin & Where Texas Produces Them 47:48 - Wrap-up and Monday's Dear Discos Interview with Duckworth Wool
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Ep 238 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara dig into Jeff Bezos' role in the beef industry, the end of a 200-year-old publication, and why your FFA jacket just became a fashion statement.
The hosts tackle viral claims about methane-reducing feed additives for cattle, separating Bill Gates' investments from Bezos' initiatives. They discuss the Bovaer controversy in Denmark where farmers are now required to use methane-reducing supplements, and explore the tension between environmental responsibility and farmer autonomy. Plus, the Farmer's Almanac is publishing its final edition after 206 years, FFA jackets have become the hottest vintage fashion item, and the hosts reveal why your Costco pecans are at least a year old.
Stick around for a disco debrief on the first documented US death from Alpha-Gal Syndrome (the tick-borne meat allergy), plus a deep dive into the pecan supply chain. Spoiler: the US grows 80% of the world's pecans, but we ship them to Mexico to be shelled, then import them back. The food supply chain is wild, and the hosts break down why "fresh" is complicated.
What We Discovered This Week 🤠
🪩 Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, and the methane feed debate 🪩 Denmark mandates Bovaer for dairy farmers 🪩 The Farmer's Almanac publishes its last edition after 206 years 🪩 FFA jackets become vintage fashion gold 🪩 First US death from tick-borne meat allergy 🪩 Your Costco pecans are older than you think
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro: Bezos, Beef, Dead Almanacs & Viral FFA Jackets 03:15 Discovery 1: Jeff Bezos Controls Beef? The Methane Feed Controversy 07:42 Bill Gates vs Bezos: Who's Investing in What? 11:28 The Bovaer Debate: Denmark Makes It Mandatory 16:35 What's a Farmer's Job: Food or Saving the Planet? 22:18 Discovery 2: Farmer's Almanac Dies After 200 Years 28:05 Why We're Losing History in the Digital Age 34:20 Discovery 3: FFA Jackets Go Viral in Vintage Fashion 40:12 Should Non-FFA People Wear the Jacket? 45:30 Debrief & Discovery 4: First Tick-Borne Meat Allergy Death & Your Costco Pecans 50:15 The Pecan Truth: Why Your Nuts Are From Last Year (and Mexico) 56:40 Wrap-up and Thanks for Surviving Without Us
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Ep 237 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara serve up a lighthearted holiday episode packed with farm-to-table realities, football meets farming, Western fashion collabs, and viral hippo content. Celebrity chef Tim Love explains why true farm-to-table dining is almost impossible — from inconsistent supply to the direct-to-consumer "ribeye problem." The hosts break down why local sourcing is so complex and why prices would have to rise by about 30% to make it viable.
The Buffalo Bills celebrate National Farmer's Day by partnering with local dairy farmer "Farmer Shin," spotlighting New York's dairy industry. The segment also touches on quarterback Josh Allen's agricultural background, from FFA to his family's cotton and pistachio farms.
Abercrombie & Fitch teams up with Kemo Sabe for a Western-inspired line. The hosts discuss whether blending mass-market and luxury works — and how the Yellowstone Effect continues to shape Western culture.
A viral clip of a hippo eating a pumpkin during Denmark's Harvest Holiday leads to a conversation on seasonal feeding and closed-loop farming. The show ends with a story of a dairy farmer using colostrum to save a baby giraffe.
BUT WAIT — there's more!
The Disco Taste Test features a salted maple Dr. Pepper float perfect for Thanksgiving. Natalie spills hers, Tara swaps in Diet Coke, and both agree it's dangerously delicious.
What We Discovered This Week 🤠
🪩 Chef Tim Love's farm-to-table reality check 🪩 Buffalo Bills highlight dairy farming 🪩 Josh Allen's FFA and farming background 🪩 Abercrombie x Kims Sabi Western collection 🪩 The Yellowstone Effect on culture 🪩 Salted Maple Dr. Pepper Float recipe 🪩 Viral hippo + Denmark's Harvest Holiday 🪩 Dairy farmers saving baby giraffes
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro: Farm-to-Table, Football, Fashion & Hippos 03:00 - Discovery 1: The Farm-to-Table Reality Check 05:00 - Supply Chain Challenges: Why 100% Local Doesn't Work 07:00 - The Ribeye Problem: Direct-to-Consumer Beef 10:00 - Price vs. Principles: Why Americans Won't Pay 18:00 - Discovery 2: Buffalo Bills & Dairy Farming 22:00 - Josh Allen's FFA Roots 28:00 - Discovery 3: Abercrombie's Western Release 30:00 - The Yellowstone Effect 39:00 - Disco Taste Test: Salted Maple Dr. Pepper Float 46:00 - Discovery 4: Viral Hippo Eats Pumpkin 52:00 - Farm-Zoo Connection: Dairy Farmers Save Giraffes 55:00 - Wrap-up and Happy Thanksgiving!
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Ep 236 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara dig into the headlines shaping how we think about food's worth, transparency, and trends — from America's broken sense of food value to Japan's farmer-forward labels and even Nara Smith's $38 garlic oil collab.
America's "food value problem" takes center stage as the hosts unpack why Americans spend less than 10% of their income on food — among the lowest worldwide — and what that says about how we price nutrition versus convenience. Then they explore Japan's photo-on-pack movement that connects consumers directly to farmers, redefining transparency and trust in the grocery aisle. Next, influencer Nara Smith launches a $38 garlic oil with a luxury twist, sparking questions about marketing buzzwords and the psychology of "premium" food. Finally, they tackle the McBee Dynasty crop-fraud sentencing, and end on an unexpected high note — Italian water buffalo enjoying massages and Mozart while producing world-famous mozzarella.
What We Discovered This Week 🤠 🪩 America's broken food value system and what $6 beef really costs 🪩 Japan's "farmer photo" packaging trend builds consumer trust 🪩 Nara Smith's $38 garlic oil — luxury or marketing stunt? 🪩 McBee Dynasty's crop-fraud sentencing and its ripple effect 🪩 The pampered water buffalo behind Italy's prized mozzarella
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro: Beef Prices, Japanese Transparency, Nara Smith & Water Buffalo 01:00 - Discovery 1: America's Beef Price Controversy & the Real Food Value Problem 04:18 - Starbucks vs. Ground Beef: Breaking Down What Americans Actually Value 10:55 - The Direct-to-Consumer Reality: Why $7 Beef Is Actually Losing Money 13:24 - Argentinian Beef Imports & Secretary Rollins Interview Teaser 16:15 - Discovery 2: Japan's Farmer Photos on Food Packaging Revolution 18:23 - Cherry Tomato Baseball Cards: US Companies Already Doing This 25:01 - Discovery 3: Nara Smith's $38 Garlic Oil — From Scratch or From Marketing? 30:04 - Small Batch for 4.8 Million Followers? The Math Doesn't Add Up 34:00 - Disco Debrief: McBee Dynasty Patriarch Sentenced to 24 Months for Fraud 40:48 - Discovery 4: Italian Water Buffalo Massages & Mozart for Mozzarella 49:14 - High-Tech Barns Bashing Conventional Dairy: The Irony Explained 54:33 - Wrap-Up & Monday's Duckworth Wool Industry Interview Preview
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Ep 235 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara dig into viral food myths, western nostalgia, and the surprising ways agriculture moves around the globe.
From debunking dairy misconceptions about why American milk "expires so fast" to dismantling an Italian chef's garlic myth, the hosts tackle the misinformation swirling through social media kitchens. They explore the unexpected Gen Z revival of the 1985 western epic Lonesome Dove, dive into Coca-Cola's AI-powered mission to save the orange juice industry from citrus greening disease, and unpack the reality behind viral footage of 75,000 sheep boarding a massive cargo ship. It's a journey through pasteurization science, sulfur-induced bad breath, cowboy culture, and the complex world of live animal export—all with the usual mix of education, entertainment, and a few passion fruit margaritas along the way.
What We Discovered This Week 🤠
🪩 Why American milk "expires in 3 days" vs. shelf-stable Mexican milk
🪩 The garlic heart myth: what really causes bad breath
🪩 Lonesome Dove's surprising comeback with young female readers
🪩 Coca-Cola + MIT tackling the citrus greening crisis with AI
🪩 The real-life Noah's Ark: 75,000 sheep on a floating livestock carrier
🪩 Live animal export trade & veterinary-supervised ocean transport
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro: Dairy Debunks, Garlic Myths, Lonesome Dove & Traveling Sheep
01:00 - Discovery 1: Why Your Milk Expires in 3 Days (Iowa Dairy Farmer Explains)
04:00 - All Milk Has Bacteria: Pasteurization vs Ultra-Pasteurization
06:00 - Fair Life's One-Year Shelf Life & Expiration Date Secrets
09:00 - Milk Quality Has Never Been Better: The Opaque Container Factor
14:00 - Discovery 2: The Garlic Heart Myth & What Really Causes Bad Breath
18:00 - Sulfur Science: Why Brushing Your Teeth Won't Help
20:00 - Gilroy, California: The Garlic Capital Producing 90% of America's Garlic
27:00 - Discovery 3: Lonesome Dove's Surprising Gen Z Revival
28:00 - Seven-Hour Movie Marathon & The Baby Extra Story
33:00 - Teton Ridge's Reboot Plans for the Western Classic
36:00 - Debrief: Coca-Cola's AI Orange Juice Mission
37:00 - The OJ Crisis: From 45% to 5% of Global Production
41:00 - Discovery 4: 75,000 Sheep at Sea on the Real-Life Noah's Ark
43:00 - Live Export Trade: Inside Massive Livestock Carriers
46:00 - Vet-Supervised Transport & Normal Mortality Rates
50:00 - Wrap-up and Secretary Rollins Interview on Dear Discos
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Ep 234 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara dig into viral loofahs, ethical eating debates, food allergies, and whether a billion-dollar clothing brand can save agriculture.
From the cucumber family plant that keeps breaking the internet to Taylor Sheridan's fiery take on veganism with Joe Rogan, this episode tackles the misconceptions and trade-offs in our food system. Plus, discover why teal pumpkins matter for 1 in 13 kids, how Post Malone shut down Broadway for 30,000 fans, and whether Patagonia's venture into crackers and tinned fish can actually change farming—or if it's just another case of corporate savior complex. Spoiler: a farmer has thoughts, and we want to hear them.
What We Discovered This Week 🤠
🪩 Viral loofahs: the cucumber-family sponge that shocks every year
🪩 Joe Rogan & Taylor Sheridan on veganism, carnage, and the Brazil bee myth
🪩 Teal Pumpkin Project: protecting kids with food allergies on Halloween
🪩 Post Malone's 30,000-person Broadway takeover & Posty's bar review
🪩 Patagonia Provisions: can a clothing company fix the food system with Kernza?
CHAPTERS:
00:00:00 - Intro: Viral Loofahs, Joe Rogan, Teal Pumpkins & Patagonia
00:01:30 - Discovery 1: Viral Loofahs: The Truth About the Sponge Plant (and ASMR)
00:03:21 - The Cucumber Family: Why Loofahs Keep Going Viral
00:07:52 - Gardening Heck: Homeschool Projects & The Passion Fruit Lie
00:10:08 - Discovery 2: Joe Rogan & Taylor Sheridan: The Ethical Gray Area of Eating
00:10:58 - The Carnage: Why Sheridan Says Veganism is Absurd
00:11:37 - 19,000 Dead Squirrels & The Brazil Bee Fact Check
00:14:49 - The Trade-Offs: Why 'Bloodless Food' is a Myth
00:23:10 - Discovery 3: Teal Pumpkin Project: The 1-in-13 Food Allergy Crisis
00:24:52 - Halloween Change of Heart (Stickers vs. Candy)
00:28:18 - Becky Basalone: The Mother Who Started a Global Movement
00:31:29 - Debrief: Post Malone Shut Down Broadway for Posty's Grand Opening
00:34:37 - Posty's Bar Vibe & The Kid Rock Confession
00:37:52 - Quick Debrief: Alan Jackson's $1000 Ticket Final Tour
00:39:00 - Discovery 4: Can a Clothing Company Change the Food System?
00:41:41 - The Savior Complex & The Kernza Flaw (Yield vs. Activism)
00:46:39 - The Farmer's Perspective: Why Kernza Needs a Larger Story
00:48:51 - Wrap-up and Next Week's Dear Discos Birthday Catch-up
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Ep 233 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara dig into the unexpected world of agricultural byproducts, whiskey waste, and the surprising ways innovation is reshaping how we think about feeding cattle and sustainability.
First up: Pulp-fed beef is going viral. Texas rancher Nate from Pontius Ranches shared test results showing his cattle fed upcycled citrus pulp have 6x more vitamin B, 2x more vitamin E, and even traceable vitamin C. Then, Jack Daniels is ending its cow feeder program that served 100+ local livestock operations, redirecting spent grains to an anaerobic digester instead — and the Moore County farming community is feeling the impact. Finally, tractor prodigy Justyn Jackson teams up with an NFL quarterback to fuel farmers and advocate for agriculture on a national stage.
Plus: Point Reyes ranchers update and a deep dive into dates (the fruit, not the romantic kind).
BUT WAIT — there's more!
Stick around for discussions on nutrient testing, the economics of feeding byproducts, and why quality matters more than the grass vs. grain debate.
What We Discovered This Week 🤠
🪩 Pulp-fed beef with 6x more vitamins and why upcycling matters
🪩 Jack Daniels ends its cow feeder program — and the farmers are not happy
🪩 Justyn Jackson and an NFL quarterback team up for agriculture
🪩 Point Reyes ranchers update
🪩 The truth about dates (and why they're not cookies)
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
01:34 Discovery 1: Pulp-Fed Beef Has 6X More Vitamins
03:59 Cows as the Ultimate Upcyclers: Why Feeding Byproducts is Nothing New
06:50 The Quality Conversation: Why Grass Fed vs. Grain Fed is Misleading Science
10:49 The Price Debate: iPhone vs. Food Costs & Defending Farmers' Prices
15:21 Sponsor Break: Sunrise Flour Mill
16:17 Discovery 2: Jack Daniels Ends Cow Feeder Program: The Whiskey Beef Controversy
18:06 Carbon Credits vs. Circular Ag: Why Digesters are Replacing $8/Day Cow Feed
24:44 Discovery 3: NFL Quarterback & Tractor Prodigy Team Up (Jackson Lux & Brock Purdy)
27:44 The John Deere Goldmine: Uplifting Youth in Ag & Brock Purdy's Burnt Eyebrow
32:22 Sponsor Break: Our Farms (Direct-to-Consumer)
33:29 Disco Debrief: Point Reyes Scandal Update: The $10M Nature Conservancy Land Grab
37:50 The NDA Controversy & What Happens to the Grazing Land Now
40:15 Dates are Hand-Pollinated: Why Bees Do Less Than 1% of the Work
44:02 The Viral Date Recipes (Snickers & Cookie Lies) and Labor-Intensive Farming
46:09 Discover on the Road Confession: Oyster Diving is Next! (New Episodes Tease)
50:02 Wrap-up and Final Thoughts
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Ep 232 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara dig into viral apple-splitting techniques, controversial rodeo documentaries, farm wellness tourism, and laser fruit labeling technology --- with their usual dose of snark and sincerity.
From Apple Girl Kait's viral fruit-splitting powers (spoiler: the hosts can't replicate it) to the realities of 20-year apple farming lifecycles and GMO solutions for browning, the agriculture education is real. Then they dive into Boot Barn's "Hell on Wheels" docuseries featuring bad boy bareback rider Rocker Steiner, European-style agritourism booming in America, and whether luxury farm stays help or hinder consumer understanding of production agriculture.
The episode wraps with Australia's innovative laser fruit labeling technology that could eliminate 110 tons of plastic sticker waste annually, plus a heated debrief on Glyphosate Girl's attack on Luke Bryan's Bayer partnership. From terminology debates (herbicide vs. pesticide) to food stylists fuming over etched fruit, it's another week of agriculture meeting pop culture with plenty of contradictions along the way..
What We Discovered This Week 🤠
🪩 Apple Girl Kait's viral fruit-splitting technique and apple farming realities 🪩 Rocker Steiner's controversial rodeo documentary series 🪩 The rise of luxury agritourism in America 🪩 Luke Bryan vs. Glyphosate Girl controversy 🪩 Laser fruit labels replacing plastic stickers 🪩 GMO Arctic apples and consumer contradictions
CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro: This Week on Discover Ag 02:00 - Discovery 1: Is Apple Girl Kait's Viral Apple Split Strength or Technique? 07:00 - The 20-Year Lifecycle & The Problem of Apple Waste 09:00 - GMO Arctic Apple: The Non-Browning Solution Consumers Need? 15:00 - Sponsor Break: ARMA Colostrum (Superfood Powder) 16:00 - Sponsor Break: Cozy Earth (Bamboo Sheets) 17:00 - Discovery 2: Hell On Wheels - Boot Barn's Docuseries on Rocker Steiner 22:00 - Rocker Steiner: The Bad Boy of Rodeo & His Extreme Lineage 26:00 - Discovery 3: The Rise of Luxury Agritourism - US Farm Stays vs. Europe 32:00 - Does Farm-to-Table Hinder Consumer Understanding of Production Ag? 36:00 - Sponsor Break: Mary T Faber's Solutions (Bookkeeping) 37:00 - Disco Debrief: Glyphosate Girl Attacks Luke Bryan's Bayer Partnership 40:00 - Fact Check: Is Glyphosate an Herbicide or a Pesticide? 42:00 - Discovery 4: Lasered Fruit Labels & Solving the 110-Ton Plastic Sticker Problem 47:00 - Food Stylists Are Fuming: The Problem with Etched Fruit for TV 48:00 - The Whack-A-Mole Game of Food System Innovation 49:00 - Outro: Thanks for Listening, Discos!
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Ep 231 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara dig into generational food debates, Boston's rodeo revival, and Texas' fight against an invasive pest — with plenty of banter along the way.
First up: A viral reel sparks debate about seed oils and generational food culture. An "almond daughter" confronts her "seed oil grandmother" about pantry staples, but the comment section isn't having it. Natalie and Tara explore how different generations relate to food, why we're so divided on nutrition, and whether we've optimized ourselves into confusion.
Then, the rodeo returns to Boston for the first time in nearly 100 years — complete with skyscrapers, city hall plaza, and plenty of PETA protesters. The hosts discuss the logistics of transforming downtown into a rodeo arena, why animal activists are so vocal about rodeos, and whether this cultural moment will stick around.
Next, Bose drops a butter-yellow Bluetooth speaker packaged like a stick of butter, and the marketing genius (or missed opportunity) has everyone talking. Plus, a quick debrief on Steven McBee heading to BravoCon and what that means for ag's crossover into mainstream entertainment.
Finally, Texas agriculture faces a new threat: the cotton jassid, an invasive leaf hopper spreading fast from Florida to the cotton belt. Tara talks to a local cotton farmer about what this pest could mean for the multi-billion dollar industry — and why Georgia growers are already devastated.
BUT WAIT — there's more!
Stick around for a bonus mini-interview with Jeff Risley, Executive Director of the Renewable Energy Farmers of America (REFA). If you've ever considered solar, wind, or any renewable project on your farm, this conversation is a must-listen. Jeff breaks down peer-to-peer resources, lease negotiations, succession planning, and how REFA helps farmers make informed decisions about long-term energy opportunities. Learn more at https://renewableenergyfarmers.org
What We Discovered This Week 🤠
🪩 Seed oil grandma vs. almond daughter: a generational food war 🪩 Boston's first rodeo in nearly 100 years 🪩 Bose's butter-yellow speaker (and why it's not called butter yellow) 🪩 Steven McBee is headed to BravoCon 🪩 The cotton jassid invasion threatening Texas agriculture 🪩 Renewable energy opportunities for farmers and ranchers
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro: This Week on Discover Ag 01:00 - Discovery #1: The Viral "Almond Daughter vs. Seed Oil Grandma" Reel 05:00 - The Generational Food Divide and the Rise of Convenience 11:00 - Optimizing Food: Has Our Generation Swung Too Far? 15:00 - Is Modern Food WORSE? The Ultra-Processed Food Conversation 16:44 - Sponsor: Mary T Faber's Solutions (Bookkeeping) 17:50 - Sponsor: Our Farms (Farm-to-Table Marketplace) 19:00 - Discovery #2: Boston's First Rodeo in 100 Years 24:00 - Why Hasn't Boston Had a Rodeo? Strict Animal Welfare Laws 25:22 - "Animals Are Being Killed!" Fact-Checking Rodeo Misinformation 29:00 - Discovery #3: Bose's Butter Yellow Speaker & Viral PR Stunt 33:00 - Turtle Box Speaker Review: The Unbeatable Outdoor Speaker 36:57 - Sponsor: Sunrise Flour Mill (Heritage Wheat) 37:44 - Debrief: Steven McBee is Going to BravoCon! 40:35 - McBee Farms Season 3 Confirmed & Why We Love The Show 42:52 - Discovery #4: Cotton Jassid Emergency Threatens Texas Agriculture 45:00 - Georgia Cotton Decimated: A Farmer's Perspective on the Leaf Hopper 48:00 - Rapid Timeline: How the Pest is Sweeping Across the US 50:56 - The Realities of Agriculture & The Need for Modern Tools 51:48 - Mini Interview: Renewable Energy Farmers of America with Jeff Risley
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Ep 230 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara dig into AI-powered potato sorting, cowboy boot emojis, and McDonald's massive regenerative agriculture investment — plus a Clarkson's Farm debrief and Lil Wayne's unexpected horse racing debut.
First up: Potato Ty takes viewers behind the scenes of green potato sorting on his Canadian farm. The hosts explore how AI technology identifies toxic potatoes (yes, green potatoes contain solanine and shouldn't be eaten), the fascinating machinery that sorts them, and why dairy cows are the ultimate recyclers — eating those green potatoes safely thanks to their multiple stomachs. It's a masterclass in agricultural innovation and food waste reduction.
Then, Ariat's social media team makes a bold move: an open letter to Apple demanding better cowboy boot emojis. With three British guard options but no proper Western representation, the hosts debate whether this PSA will spark real change and share their own emoji habits (spoiler: Tara switched to grayscale mode and can no longer tell which heart she's sending).
Next, Lil Wayne enters the horse racing world with his stallion "Six Hoof Seven Hoof" (named after his hit "6 Foot 7 Foot"). Tara shares her family's deep horse racing history, from summers in Delmar to a touching tribute to her late father-in-law through a racehorse named Randy's Reserve.
BUT WAIT — there's more!
McDonald's announces a $200 million commitment over seven years to promote regenerative agriculture practices on 4 million acres across 38 states. Natalie and Tara dissect whether this is genuine change or greenwashing, how grants will reach family ranches in the cow-calf sector, and what it means when major suppliers like Cargill co-fund the initiative. Plus: insights from an upcoming Dear Disco interview with food scientist Stefan Van Vliet on labeling and marketing in agriculture.
What We Discovered This Week 🤠
🪩 AI sorting technology for toxic green potatoes
🪩 How dairy cows safely eat what humans can't
🪩 Ariat's emoji activism for Western culture
🪩 Lil Wayne's horse racing debut (and prize money!)
🪩 Clarkson's Farm Season 4 emotional pub journey
🪩 McDonald's $200M regenerative agriculture commitment
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro & Listener Review: Pop Culture Meets Agriculture
02:00 - Green Potatoes: Why They're Poisonous & How AI in Agriculture Sorts Them
08:00 - Cows Eat Green Potatoes? How Ruminants Prevent Food Waste (Potato Tie & Jennifer Garner)
13:00 - Sponsor Break: Duckworth Co. & Turtle Box Speakers
15:00 - We Need a Cowboy Boot Emoji! Ariat International's Viral Social Media Campaign
21:00 - Lil Wayne Enters Horse Racing: The Rapper's Racehorse Wins Big
26:00 - Sponsor Break: Farm Wife Tallow & Cozy Earth
29:00 - Clarkson's Farm Effect: How Jeremy Clarkson's Show Boosted Agricultural Education
35:00 - McDonald's Regenerative Ag Investment: Is it Greenwashing or Real Change?
46:00 - Wrap-up & Outro
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Ep 229 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara dig into the headlines shaping agriculture, food safety, and pop culture — with their usual dose of fact-checking and fun.
First up: The Apeel controversy explodes across social media with fearmongering videos, Bill Gates conspiracy theories, and actual lawsuits. The hosts break down the misinformation campaigns targeting the food coating company, from Michelle Pfeiffer's apology to why transparency in food labeling has become such a flashpoint.
Then, the most unexpected crossover of 2025: Jelly Roll meets the Pope! The country star performed at the first Vatican City concert in 2,000 years, and the hosts can't get over this redemption story that has everyone talking about grace, second chances, and the power of music.
Next, Farm Aid hits its 40th anniversary milestone. Willie Nelson's nonprofit has raised $85 million for family farmers over four decades, and this year's concert almost didn't happen due to labor strikes. Plus, they're pioneering local food at major events with their "Homegrown Concessions" model.
And finally, natural fibers are making a comeback in sportswear! Venus Williams wore wool to the US Open, signaling a shift away from synthetic fabrics. The hosts dive into sustainability, microplastics in oceans, and why your grandma's scratchy sweater perception of wool needs an update.
BUT WAIT — there's more!
Stick around for Lainey Wilson's viral Family Feud moment that has the internet losing it over Britney Spears songs, plus updates on the hosts' "Discover on the Road" series featuring sheep trails in Montana and cotton farming adventures.
What We Discovered This Week 🤠
🪩 Apeel's legal battle against misinformation campaigns 🪩 Bill Gates conspiracy theories vs. actual food science 🪩 Jelly Roll's journey from prison to the Vatican 🪩 Farm Aid's 40-year legacy and local food innovation 🪩 Lainey Wilson's perfect Family Feud answer 🪩 Venus Williams brings wool back to tennis
CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 01:27 - Discovery 1: The Apeel Controversy — Fearmongering, Lawsuits & Bill Gates Conspiracy Theories 06:20 - Michelle Pfeiffer apology & Food Transparency 12:30 - Is Apeel a Pesticide? 19:37 - Discovery 2: Jelly Roll Meets the Pope 22:45 - The First Vatican City Concert in 2000 Years! 27:31 - Discovery 3: Farm Aid 40 — An $85M Legacy 36:33 - Disco Debrief: Lainey Wilson goes viral on Family Feud 42:27 - Discovery 4: Natural fibers return to sportswear — Venus Williams' wool tennis dress 50:53 - Discover on the Road updates (wool & cotton episodes) 53:12 - Outro
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Ep 228 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara dig into mangoes as currency, Western fashion controversy, and the differences between American and European food systems.
First up: Florida's mango madness season where locals are trading mangoes for bread, ice cream, and cocktails. With mango trees producing up to 1,000 mangoes each, South Florida restaurants are capitalizing on backyard abundance by accepting fruit as payment. But are five mangoes really worth just one small ice cream?
Next, Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid's Wyoming Western Vogue shoot is breaking the internet - but not for the reasons you'd think. While the hosts loved the prairie dress looks and truck shots, the comment section is brutal. Is this editorial genius or has Vogue completely missed the mark?
Then, meet the Painter Land Sisters - fourth-generation Pennsylvania dairy farmers who saved their family farm by pivoting to premium Icelandic-style yogurt. With their feminine branding and direct-to-consumer approach, they just closed a seven-figure seed round and are now in Whole Foods nationwide.
And finally, the age-old debate: why Americans refrigerate eggs while Europeans leave them on the counter. The answer involves mandatory chicken vaccines, washing protocols, and two completely different food safety philosophies. Plus, In-N-Out's secret Bible verses on packaging.
BUT WAIT --- there's more!
Stick around for an exclusive interview with Kirby Snore, host of RFD TV's new Dirt Diaries podcast and the Farm Her & Rancher series. Recorded live at Farm Progress, Kirby shares her insights on women's storytelling in agriculture and why taking a year off was the bravest decision of her career.
What We Discovered This Week 🤠
🪩 Florida's mango bartering system and food waste solutions 🪩 Kendall & Gigi's controversial Western Vogue shoot 🪩 Painter Land Sisters' premium yogurt success story 🪩 In-N-Out's subtle Bible verse tradition 🪩 US vs European egg safety: washing vs vaccination
CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro: Mango Madness Preview 01:59 - Discovery 1: It's Literally Raining Mangoes in Florida 06:39 - Some Mango Recipes to Inspire You 10:01 - Sponsor Shoutout: Turtle Box Speakers 12:29 - Sponsor Shoutout: Mary T Faber Solutions 14:09 - Discovery 2: Vogue Western with Kendall Jenner & Gigi Hadid 24:33 - Discovery 3: Painter Land Sisters Yogurt Success 35:33 - Sponsor Shoutout: Toups & Co and Our Farms 37:52 - Debrief: In-N-Out Prints Bible Verses on Packaging 43:30 - Discovery 4: Eggs - Should You Refrigerate Them? 51:51 - Interview: Kirby Snore from Dirt Diaries Podcast
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Ep 227 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara dig into parasites in your salmon, Post Malone's fashion debut, and a conspiracy theory about Babybel cheese --- plus why the Maha grocery trend might backfire.
First up: Wild-caught salmon filled with living parasites. A viral video shows worms crawling out of fresh salmon from Costco, sparking conversations about food safety, flash freezing, and the reality that up to 80% of wild salmon can harbor parasites. The hosts explore why this is normal in natural ecosystems and how proper handling makes it safe.
Then, Post Malone launches his Austin Post Apparel line at Paris Fashion Week. While the western-inspired collection stayed true to his personal style, the hosts debate whether it was too safe for such a high-profile debut. From cowboy boots to turquoise jewelry, they weigh authenticity versus innovation in western fashion.
Next up: A hilarious conspiracy theory connecting Babybel cheese to Maker's Mark whiskey. Both require peeling off red wax to access the goodness inside --- coincidence or calculated grooming by Big Charcuterie? The hosts dive into the comment section gold and share their own charcuterie secrets.
Finally, an Atlantic article warns that "Maha washing" is making junk food seem healthier through superficial changes like removing dyes while ignoring real issues like sugar content. The hosts discuss whether the Make America Healthy Again movement has lost its way.
BUT WAIT --- there's more!
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What We Discovered This Week 🤠
🪩 Parasites in wild salmon and the importance of flash freezing
🪩 Post Malone's Paris fashion debut and western authenticity debates
🪩 Babybel conspiracy theories and charcuterie grooming tactics
🪩 Starbucks launches protein cold foam lattes
🪩 Why Maha washing could make Americans less healthy
🪩 Case IH Farm All series updates and legacy tractors
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00:00 Intro & Headlines
02:11 Discovery 1: The Dirty Truth of Wild-Caught Salmon
13:47 Sponsor Break (Sunrise Flour Mill & Wonder Cow)
14:55 Discovery 2: Post Malone's Fashion Debut
25:51 Discovery 3: Babybel Conspiracy Theory
31:28 Sponsor Break (Cozy Earth & Farm Wife Tallow)
34:28 Quick Debrief: Starbucks Launches Protein Lattes
36:11 Discovery 4: Why the Maha Grocery Trend Will Backfire
48:08 Case IH Interview with Brian Williams
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Ep 226 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara dig into the headlines shaping agriculture, policy, and culture — with their usual dose of snark and sincerity.
First up: The raw meat trend taking over social media. From carnivore to completely raw, influencers are eating uncooked steak, liver, and butter straight from the stick. The hosts explore why ex-vegans are leading this movement and what it says about our relationship with extreme diets and social media virality.
Then, Cracker Barrel's $700 million rebrand disaster that wiped out Uncle Herschel and the iconic barrel — only to reverse course within days after massive backlash. Natalie and Tara unpack why nostalgia branding matters more than ever and how one comedian's take perfectly captured what went wrong.
Next, CAT Construction nails viral marketing with their Taylor Swift engagement post, proving that sometimes the best brand moments come from jumping into cultural conversations at exactly the right time. Plus, the agricultural connections hiding in plain sight behind celebrity moments.
And finally, California's almond industry faces an unexpected enemy: rats. With $300 million in damages and 100,000+ acres affected, this rodent invasion is threatening 80% of the world's almond supply. But is this crisis as new as headlines suggest?
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What We Discovered This Week 🤠
🪩 Raw meat trend: When carnivore goes extreme 🪩 Cracker Barrel's $700M rebrand fail and quick recovery 🪩 CAT Construction's viral Taylor Swift marketing win 🪩 Flesh-eating screwworm update from Mexico border 🪩 California's $300M rat problem threatens global almond supply 🪩 Case IH unveils game-changing Steiger 785 Quad Track
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00:00 Intro + What's in This Episode 01:15 Merch winner + What we Said at Farm Progress02:55 Discovery 1: #FoodTok and the Raw Meat Carnivore Trend09:10 Does Being Vegan Make You Sick?20:23 Sponsor Break - Mary T. Faber for Your Accounting22:59 Sponsor Break - Tubes & Co. for Your Skincare Needs23:46 Discovery 2: Cracker Barrel's Failed Rebrand32:32 Brand Accountability and Other Marketing Lessons34:16 Discovery 3: CAT Construction - Taylor Swift Engagement Collab41:36 Sponsor Break - Our Farms: Farm-Fresh Food at Your Doorstep43:40 Sponsor Break - Sunrise Flour Mill: The Best Flour Ever44:24 How Does the Flesh-Eating Screw-Worm Affect You?46:32 Discovery 4: Rats and California's Almond Industry – Scale & Solutions55:29 Closing thoughts + Next on 'Discover on the Road'57:15 Case IH Interview (full) — Steiger 7-85 Quad Track
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Ep 225 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara dig into the headlines shaping food safety, viral culture, and wellness misinformation — with their usual dose of snark and sincerity.
First up: A Florida mom's devastating lawsuit after raw milk labeled "not for human consumption" allegedly sickened her toddler and led to miscarriage. The hosts unpack the regulatory gray areas, the role of wellness influencers, and why "it's safe until it isn't" captures the raw milk debate perfectly.
Then, Arizona's viral dance crew takes center stage. These young girls from Mesa's Impact Dance company danced their way to internet fame with "Tulsa Time" and scored a dream moment on stage with Lainey Wilson. The hosts celebrate age-appropriate representation and genuine talent in a world of overly sexualized youth performance.
Next, they taste-test Lady Gaga's viral wine and Diet Coke combination (spoiler: Tara's not impressed). What started as a trendy drink reveal turns into a cultural lesson about Spanish cocktail traditions and how American influencers often miss the mark on cultural context.
And finally, a deep dive into GMO cheese misinformation. When a wellness influencer with 600K followers claims Pfizer is secretly putting GMOs in 90% of US cheese, the hosts break down the science behind fermentation-produced chymosin and why fear-mongering about food processes helps no one.
BUT WAIT — there's more!
Stick around for their disco debrief on Ballerina Farm's new brick-and-mortar store in Utah, plus sponsor shoutouts that'll have you stocking your pantry with heritage flour and farm-fresh everything.
What We Discovered This Week 🤠
🪩 Raw milk lawsuits and regulatory loopholes 🪩 Arizona dance crew's viral moment with Lainey Wilson 🪩 Lady Gaga's wine + Diet Coke cultural appropriation moment 🪩 Ballerina Farm goes brick-and-mortar 🪩 The truth about GMO cheese (spoiler: it's not scary)
CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro & Headlines 02:00 - Discovery 1: Inside the Raw Milk Lawsuit in Florida 07:40 - Raw Milk Safety and the Grey Area of State Regulations 15:00 - Banning Raw Milk? 19:57 - Arizona Dance Crew Goes Viral 29:00 - Discovery 3: Lady Gaga's Wine + Diet Coke Drink 39:31 - Disco Debrief: Ballerina Farm's New Brick & Mortar Store 47:00 - Discovery 4: What's the Gist on GMO Cheese? 58:18 - Is "Natural" an Emotional Label?
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Ep 224 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara dig into the latest food tech controversies, celebrity collabs, and policy changes shaping agriculture — with their usual dose of skepticism and ranch wisdom.
First up: Bill Gates-backed lab-grown butter made from carbon hits the headlines. The hosts tear apart the sustainability claims, question who's actually asking for this tech, and explain why consumers aren't buying what Silicon Valley is selling. Spoiler alert: it's giving major Beyond Meat bankruptcy vibes.
Then, Molly Yeh teams up with Tractor Supply for a clothing line that actually makes sense. Unlike the butter debacle, this collaboration taps into real market demand for functional women's workwear that doesn't look like hand-me-downs from your husband's closet.
Plus, Keith Urban's new reality show "The Road" promises to shake up the singing competition format with real concerts and audience voting. The hosts break down why this tour-meets-TV concept could be the next big hit.
BUT WAIT — there's more!
The FDA is finally fixing a 1963 regulation that's been blocking Florida oranges from juice production. With citrus greening threatening the industry and two-thirds of orange juice coming from imports, this bricks content change could be a game-changer for domestic production.
What We Discovered This Week 🤠
🪩 Lab-grown butter gets the Gates treatment (and the internet's rejection) 🪩 Molly Yay x Tractor Supply: workwear that works 🪩 Keith Urban's tour-reality show hybrid 🪩 Wagyu misinformation strikes again 🪩 FDA orange juice standards get a much-needed update
CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro & Headlines: Butter from carbon, Tractor Supply collab, Keith Urban show & more 01:26 - Discovery 1: Bill Gates-Backed Lab-Grown Butter? Why??? 06:12 - Do Consumers Even Want Food Tech? 11:12 - Would You Try Lab Butter? 16:00 - Women in Ag Events: Farm Progress Show & Husker Harvest Days 18:03 - Tractor Supply x Molly Yeh: Celebrity chef's farm-inspired clothing line 25:00 - Discovery 3: Keith Urban's New TV Show - Country music competition with Blake Shelton 39:51 - Discovery 4: Is Wagyu Beef really diseased? 45:00 - Discovery 5: Florida Orange Juice Crisis - FDA changes rules to help citrus industry 53:23 - What to Expect Next Week
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Ep 223 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara dig into the headlines shaping agriculture, policy, and culture — with their usual dose of snark and sincerity 🙂
First up: Tanner Smith from Netflix's "Love on the Spectrum" takes us to the peanut fields with his farmer dad in a heartwarming reel that's gone viral with 3 million views. The hosts dive into peanut production facts, from Georgia's dominance in the market to New Mexico's surprising top-10 status, plus why peanuts aren't actually nuts at all.
Next, they tackle a fear-mongering salmon reel spreading misinformation about farm-raised versus wild-caught fish. Drawing from their recent YouTube interview with an Alaskan fisherwoman, Natalie and Tara separate fact from fiction on Atlantic salmon, color additives, and why frozen might be better than fresh.
Then, a lighthearted dairy defense reel gets the spotlight as an influencer claps back at the "only species that drinks milk" argument with a perfectly snarky response about mango chili margaritas. The hosts discuss why dairy gets so much online hate and address misconceptions about artificial insemination and calf separation.
And finally, the Great American Farmers Market on the National Mall draws both praise and controversy. While celebrating the showcase of farmers from across the nation, the hosts unpack the disappointing news that it replaced an existing seasonal USDA farmers market that was quietly cancelled.
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Stick around for a disco debrief on recent SNAP benefit restrictions targeting sugary drinks and junk food. With 14 states now approved to implement these changes starting January 2026, Natalie and Tara weigh the complex debate around government control versus public health initiatives.
What We Discovered This Week 🤠
🪩 Viral peanut education with Love on the Spectrum's Tanner Smith
🪩 Salmon fear-mongering and the truth about farm-raised fish
🪩 Dairy defense and mango chili margarita comebacks
🪩 The Great American Farmers Market controversy
🪩 SNAP restrictions on sugary drinks across 14 states
CHAPTERS: 05:33 Peanut Production Facts & Growing Regions 09:14 Love on the Spectrum Meets Agriculture 17:15 Salmon Fear-Mongering Reel Breakdown 19:01 Wild-Caught vs Farm-Raised Salmon Truth 28:06 Dairy Defense and Online Activism 32:57 Artificial Insemination Reality Check 39:19 SNAP Benefits Disco Debrief 43:47 Great American Farmers Market Recap 48:26 Farmers Market Controversy & Missing USDA Market
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Ep 222 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara dig into the headlines shaping agriculture, policy, and culture — with their usual dose of snark and sincerity.
First up: Denver’s $3M climate campaign telling residents to “eat less meat.” Is this just smart marketing or another example of tone-deaf city policy? The hosts unpack the contradictions between urban climate initiatives and the agricultural backbone of Colorado — and why voters might not be on board with this push.
Then, a viral voicemail from a Cadillac buyer takes center stage. She’s got “an energetic allergy” to Texas leather and wants to know exactly where her Escalade’s interior was sourced from. Is it satire or a sign of how far removed consumers are from animal ag?
The third discovery? A farm-to-skincare success story. Meet the Taylor sisters — fourth-gen plum farmers turning byproduct pits into luxury skincare with Le Prunier. From Neiman Marcus shelves to viral beauty status, this ag x luxury brand story has Tara ready to hit add to cart.
And finally, a 175-year-old farm is being seized by local government under eminent domain for affordable housing. The hosts weigh legacy, policy, and the real danger of treating farmland as “fair game” for development.
BUT WAIT — there’s more! Stick around for a bonus mini-interview with Iowa corn and soybean farmer Joe Roberts, recorded live at the Iowa Corn 350 NASCAR race. From fuel independence to sustainability to getting more farmers in the driver’s seat of national conversations, this conversation is fast-paced (literally) and full of insight. Check Out Iowa Corn 🌽: https://www.iowacorn.org/
What We Discovered This Week 🤠 🪩 Denver’s plant-based push and the backlash from ag 🪩 The Cadillac voicemail that broke the internet 🪩 Plums → Pit Oil → Luxury Skincare 🪩 Eminent Domain: A 175-year-old farm fights back 🪩 Corn-powered NASCAR + Ethanol Myths Debunked
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Ep 221 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara are unpacking some of the biggest and quirkiest headlines in ag and pop culture.
First up: Oregon farmers are in uproar over proposed rules that could restrict farm stands and agritourism events. From pumpkin patches to farm-to-table dinners, what’s really at stake and why a viral reel turned this policy fight into a full-on social media storm?
Next, the Bravo-fueled drama of the McBee Dynasty. Is it Yellowstone meets Love Island or an honest look at modern farming? The hosts weigh in on what the show gets right, what it ramps up for ratings, and why Steven McBee might be agriculture’s most polarizing reality star.
Then, a collab no one saw coming: Chili’s x Tecovas. Yep, handcrafted cowboy boots made from actual Chili’s booths. Are we living in a simulation or is this just the perfect storm of Western nostalgia and pop-culture marketing? Spoiler: Natalie might already have a pair on the way 👀
Plus: A quick Disco Debrief on Florida’s citrus industry hitting a 100-year production low and what that means for the future of U.S. oranges.
And finally, fashion meets farming: How corn-based fibers could replace petroleum in your next workout set. From cornfields to couture, this innovation could change the game for sustainability and farmers’ bottom lines.
What We Discovered This Week 🤠
🪩 Oregon’s agritourism backlash and farm stand fight 🪩 McBee Dynasty: Reality TV or Ag Representation? 🪩 Chili’s + Tecovas = the weirdest (best?) collab of the year 🪩 Florida citrus at historic lows 🪩 Corn-based clothing: The future of sustainable fashion
Iowa Corn: Creating opportunities for long-term Iowa Corn grower profitability 🌽
🌾 WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG 🌾 A top-ranked podcast where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by @NatalieKovarik — western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher — and @TaraVanderDussen — sustainability expert & millennial dairy farmer. Every week, we dive into the top headlines in food, agriculture, and Western culture with a pop culture twist.
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Ep 220 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara are diving into some wild headlines shaking up food, ag, and pop culture.
First up: Donald Trump claims Coca-Cola will ditch high fructose corn syrup for cane sugar. Is this a win for health or just political drama? And what does it mean for U.S. corn farmers, sugar imports, and the Maha movement? The hosts break it all down.
Next, a surprise gift for country fans: Shooter Jennings reveals unreleased music from Waylon Jennings, with the first album dropping in October and a teaser of Fleetwood Mac’s “Songbird.” Nat and Tara geek out on country music nostalgia (and share a few personal stories).
Then, a viral carrot hot dog reel takes over social media, and the internet’s reaction is hilarious. Are we going too far with plant-based swaps, or is this just good fun? Finally, buckle up for a bizarre but serious story: The USDA is dropping millions of sterile flies to stop flesh-eating screwworm maggots from devastating U.S. cattle. Why People Magazine covered this, why the internet is panicking, and what ranchers need to know.
PLUS: A special interview with Ambrook co-founder Mackenzie Burnett on why financial clarity matters for every farm and ranch, and how Ambrook is helping producers build resilience. Manage your operation like a business with tools built for Ag. From bookkeeping to profitability insights, Ambrook gives you the clarity and confidence to make smarter decisions for your farm or ranch.
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What We Discovered This Week 🤠
🪩 Trump’s Coke swap: cane sugar vs corn syrup 🪩 Waylon Jennings’ unreleased music drop 🪩 Carrot hot dogs: viral chaos and comments 🪩 Flesh-eating maggots & USDA’s fly strategy 🪩 Financial tools for modern ag with Ambrook
🌾 WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG 🌾 A top-ranked podcast where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by @NatalieKovarik — western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher — and @TaraVanderDussen — sustainability expert & millennial dairy farmer. Every week, we dive into the top headlines in food, agriculture, and Western culture with a pop culture twist.
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Ep 219 | This episode of Discover Ag with Natalie and Tara is a wild ride through ranch life, viral food claims, relatable garden fails, and the chaos of food dye policy.
First up: Ree Drummond is back 👀 but this time, not in the kitchen. The Pioneer Woman has launched a brand-new YouTube series spotlighting real ranch life at the Drummond Ranch. From cattle to cowboys (and Paige’s wedding), Nat and Tara break down why this pivot is resonating and what it says about the growing interest in agriculture storytelling.
Next, the duo tackles a viral wellness claim that seedless watermelons cause infertility in humans. (They don’t.) From the science behind how seedless fruit is actually made to the sneaky ways influencers use fear to sell products, this is a myth that needs to be busted.
Then, it’s all about kitchen garden chaos. One viral video has a mom accidentally serving weeds for dinner, and they share their own hilarious home gardening mishaps from failing raised beds to mystery shampoo soap.
Finally, Nat and Tara weigh in on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s campaign to eliminate synthetic food dyes by 2027. With candy companies pushing back and the FDA playing catch-up, it’s a colorful debate with serious implications.
WHAT WE DISCOVERED THIS WEEK 🤠
🪩 The Pioneer Woman’s ranch life rebrand 🪩 Viral watermelon myth: debunked 🪩 Garden fails we can all relate to 🪩 Food dyes, politics & candy industry chaos 🪩 Why we need facts, not fear, in food policy
🌾 WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG 🌾 A top-ranked podcast where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by @NatalieKovarik — western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher — and @TaraVanderDussen — sustainability expert & millennial dairy farmer. Every week, we dive into the top headlines in food, agriculture, and Western culture with a pop culture twist.
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Ep 218 | 🎙️ This week on Discover Ag… Natalie and Tara are back, tackling everything from Nashville nightlife to national food sovereignty. They start with a biotech breakthrough: a new FDA-approved UV light treatment for milk that kills pathogens without heat, stirring up buzz as a “raw milk equivalent.” But will the raw milk community embrace it, or see it as just another marketing gimmick?
Then it’s on to grocery store produce misters. A viral reel claims they spray more than water, specifically, hypochlorous acid, a food-safe disinfectant. The hosts break down the science, safety, and why not all “chemical” labels are cause for panic. Next stop: Nashville. Post Malone’s flashy Posties bar and Kid Rock’s upscale steakhouse spark a discussion on celebrity restaurants, authenticity, and how agriculture quietly shapes even the wildest nights on Broadway.
Finally, the Texas legislature stirs debate with a new bill banning land ownership by entities from China, Iran, Russia, and North Korea. Is it a step toward food security or a slippery slope into discrimination?
This week’s episode blends science, policy, pop culture, and a healthy dose of sarcasm.
What We Discovered This Week 🤠
🪩 FDA-approved UV milk tech and the raw milk community’s reaction
🪩 What grocery store misters are actually spraying and why it’s not bleach
🪩 A side-by-side look at Post Malone and Kid Rock’s very different restaurant ventures
🪩 Texas bans foreign land ownership: what it means for agriculture and national security
🪩 Why sometimes the most controversial ingredients are just misunderstood
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Ep 217 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara unpack the viral moment when NHL draft pick Brady Martin chose cows over cameras. Drafted 5th overall by the Nashville Predators, the Ontario teen skipped the glitzy event to stay home and wrangle loose cattle with his family. A big screen in a tractor bucket, 100 neighbors, and a cow-first mindset? You couldn’t script it better.
Is your burger really grass-fed? The DISCOs break down misleading labels, import loopholes, and what’s actually in a cattle diet (hint: it’s not all as scary as TikTok makes it sound). Also on the menu: a chat about Wagyu beef and whether paying top dollar for highly marbled steak is really worth it.
Spoiler: sometimes a Costco ribeye and good company win. Plus, a hot topic that’s dividing rural America: solar panels on farmland. Are they a smart play for farmers or a short-sighted sacrifice of agricultural land? The hosts explore what agrivoltaics are, who’s benefiting, and why it's more complicated than it seems.
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What We Discovered This Week 🤠
🪩 Brady Martin’s viral NHL draft moment on the family farm
🪩 Wagyu beef vs. budget steaks: what’s worth your money?
🪩 Solar panels on farmland: smart lease or ag land threat?
🪩 Grass-fed beef labels, imported meat, and feedlot facts
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Ep 216 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara dive into the drama, empowerment, and pop culture impact behind the new Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders documentary series. From a jaw-dropping 400% pay raise to emotional audition cuts, they unpack what’s changed for these iconic performers and what still needs work.
Natalie and Tara also celebrate the winners of the Discover Ag NASCAR giveaway and tease a DISCOs meetup. From there, they break down some surprising food headlines: a Haribo candy recall linked to cannabis, misleading claims about soil health and “only 60 harvests left,” and what’s really driving nutrient loss in our food system.
If you’ve ever wondered whether expired Sour Punch Straws are a real threat (spoiler: not really) or felt confused about breeding vs. GMOs when it comes to flavor and nutrition, this episode is for you.
What We Discovered This Week 🤠
🪩 Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders get a major pay raise
🪩 The truth about nutrient loss in food
🪩 Haribo candy recall leads to a wild convo about expired snacks and edible safety
🪩 Trump’s proposed public land auction: What it means for Western states and agriculture
WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG- A top-ranked podcast where agriculture meets pop culture. We're your hosts @NatalieKovarik, a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher, & @TaraVanderDussen, a sought-after dairy sustainability speaker & millennial dairy farmer.
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Ep 215 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara break down the chaos and charm of Clarkson’s Farm Season 4 from surprise restaurant launches to red tape and that abrupt, buzzworthy finale. Plus, new cast member Harriet sparks mixed reactions from fans and hosts alike.
Next, the DISCOs tackle viral confusion over “bioengineered” food labels at Whole Foods and how influencers are turning GMO fear into follower gold. Also: solo dinners get real (string cheese and pizza in a robe, anyone?), lab-grown meat bans sweep the U.S., and upcoming expert guests promise a clash of opinions on CRISPR, glyphosate, and the future of food.
Whether you’re in it for ag policy or just to feel better about your microwave meal habits, this episode’s got you.
What We Discovered This Week 🤠
🪩 Clarkson’s Farm S4: cast changes, farm finances, and UK subsidies
🪩 Viral reels vs. science: bioengineered food labeling explained
🪩 Lab-grown meat bans across U.S. states
🪩 What we really eat when our spouses aren’t home
WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG- A top-ranked podcast where agriculture meets pop culture. We're your hosts @NatalieKovarik, a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher, & @TaraVanderDussen, a sought-after dairy sustainability speaker & millennial dairy farmer.
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Ep 214 | DISCOS 🕺 in this episode, Natalie and Tara explore one of the most fascinating delivery routes in America: a team of mules carrying mail down 2,000 feet into the Grand Canyon to reach the Supai tribe. It’s a powerful blend of tradition, logistics, and modern rural resilience.
From there, they head to Portugal for a chat about European food culture and smaller portions and slower meals. A new series on glyphosate and GMOs is also teased, promising a balanced deep dive into one of agriculture’s most heated debates.
Nat and Tara weigh in on the Sweet Honey Farm wellness club charging up to $10K/year for farm access, a potato farmer’s takedown of viral McDonald’s fry misinformation.
Plus, a special interview with a potato farmer named Buddy Jorde from Eastern New Mexico
What We Discovered This Week 🤠
🪩 USPS Mule Routes in the Grand Canyon
🪩 European Food Habits vs. American Assumptions
🪩 Sweet Honey Farm's Influencer-Driven Agritourism Model
🪩 Debunking Myths About Pesticides in Your Fries
Nascar Giveaway
WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG- A top-ranked podcast where agriculture meets pop culture. We're your hosts @NatalieKovarik, a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher, & @TaraVanderDussen, a sought-after dairy sustainability speaker & millennial dairy farmer.
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Ep 213 | Get Ready DISCOs 💃 This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara dig into four major food and ag stories shaping headlines and your grocery cart 🛒
First up: whole milk is having a moment 🥛 Once villainized, it’s now back in the spotlight thanks to a nationwide obsession with protein. Then it’s on to the $24 trillion question 👀 who will own U.S. farmland in 10 years? With aging farmers and rising land prices 📈 the so-called “Great Land Transfer” is already underway, and the fight to keep farmland in family hands or first-gen farmer control is just beginning. We bring you the feel-good story of NASCAR driver Ross Chastain, a Florida watermelon farmer 🍉🧑🌾 who just won the Coca-Cola 600 (and smashed a melon to celebrate).
We also discovered a JAW-DROPPING $66 million food stamp fraud case that’s raising questions about SNAP oversight, access to nutritious food, and what "abuse" in the system ⚖️ really looks like. Plus, a special interview with dairy market advisor Katie from EverAg about what’s driving milk trends and how dairy producers can navigate the volatility.
📊 Ever.Ag: We customize strategies to fit your unique operation, ensuring you have the tools, insights, and experienced guidance to protect your margins while looking for opportunities. Visit https://ever.ag/dairy-risk-protection/discover
What We Discovered This Week 🤠
🪩 Whole milk’s comeback and America’s protein obsession
🪩 Farmland ownership shifts and the risks of consolidation
🪩 Ross Chastain’s NASCAR win and ag advocacy from the driver’s seat
🪩 SNAP fraud, soda stats, and food access on the margins
🪩 EverAg insights on dairy marketing and price protection
Nascar Giveaway
WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG- A top-ranked podcast where agriculture meets pop culture. We're your hosts @NatalieKovarik, a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher, & @TaraVanderDussen, a sought-after dairy sustainability speaker & millennial dairy farmer.
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Ep 212 | DISCOs 🪩 this episode of Discover Ag with Natalie and Tara is PACKED! Kicking off with a bittersweet goodbye to Alan Jackson, who recently announced his retirement from touring. From Chattahoochee to charity, the country legend’s decades-long career gets the recognition it deserves.
Then it’s off to the movies with a recap of The Last Rodeo, a new bull-riding film starring Neil McDonough that blends action, faith, and family values with real PBR athletes and authentic rodeo grit. Why do credentials matter more than ever in the digital age? It’s because we have reached a point where wellness influencers and registered dietitians clash daily.
Nat and Tara have a candid discussion on Ivanka Trump’s Planet Harvest initiative, the promise (and PR risks) of reducing food waste with “ugly” produce. A real-world breakdown of fly control on farms, including a guest interview with Tara’s husband, Daniel, about how Clarifly has changed the game on their dairy operation. And of course, a FULL recap of the Farmer Wants a Wife finale 😳
CLARIFY: ClariFly® from Central Life Sciences is a feed-through fly control solution trusted by dairy and beef producers to reduce fly populations before they even start. Learn more and find out how ClariFly® fits into your fly control program here: https://www.centralflycontrol.com/
What We Discovered This Week 🤠
🪩 Alan Jackson’s farewell tour and legacy
🪩 The Last Rodeo: faith, bull riding & real PBR cowboys
🪩 Ivanka Trump’s food waste fix—helpful or hype?
🪩 Fly control on the farm: Clarifly, IPM & what’s actually working
🪩 Farmer Wants a Wife finale breakdown: Where are they now?
Nascar Giveaway: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeoDEpCfli8E0F8eKk6LfZtIUiM_e1JC1GibVbXAQr_84KUsA/viewform?usp=dialog
WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG- A top-ranked podcast where agriculture meets pop culture. We're your hosts @NatalieKovarik, a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher, & @TaraVanderDussen, a sought-after dairy sustainability speaker & millennial dairy farmer.
SHOP OUR APPAREL- We offer two collections: our Core Collection and our Club Discover Collection. Shop them all here https://d5ef5e-0a.myshopify.com
JOIN CLUB DISCOVER- Take it further by joining our Discover Ag Facebook Group! Create a community by connecting with fellow Disco listeners, and help vote on the articles we cover! https://www.facebook.com/groups/clubdiscover
CONNECT ONLINE & ON SOCIAL
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🛏️ Cozy Earth – Luxury bedding & loungewear
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🌾 Sunrise Flour Mill – Organic, heritage grains
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💪 ARMRA Colostrum – Immune & vitality support
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→ Get $25 off the Starter Kit: https://manukora.com/DISCOVER
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🧥 Duckworth – Merino wool apparel from Montana
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This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.
Ep 211 | Howdy DISCOs 💃 Natalie and Tara tap into a cultural shift that hits home for many: Luke Combs’ decision to scale back from full tours in favor of family time, as the country star headlines festivals instead of touring city after city.
Then it’s straight into the trenches of wellness influencer misinformation, this time featuring a viral claim that… carrots aren’t food? We also dive into Trader Joe’s fertilized eggs going viral (can you hatch them?) NASCAR’s pivot to sustainable ethanol fuels, thanks to the Iowa Corn 350, and of course, some honest reality TV debriefing as Farmer Wants a Wife heads into the home stretch.
Nascar Giveaway: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeoDEpCfli8E0F8eKk6LfZtIUiM_e1JC1GibVbXAQr_84KUsA/viewform?usp=dialog
What We Discovered This Week 🤠
🪩 Luke Combs, family values, and post-COVID work-life balance
🪩 “Carrots are toxic”? Let’s talk about food facts vs. Instagram fear-mongering
🪩 NASCAR’s big sustainability play with corn-based fuel
🪩 Fertilized egg confusion at Trader Joe’s (plus a few staged chick videos 🐣)
🪩 Farmer Wants a Wife: Family visits, intimacy gaps, and production twists
WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG- where agriculture meets pop culture. We're your hosts @NatalieKovarik, a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher, & @TaraVanderDussen, a sought-after dairy sustainability speaker & millennial dairy farmer. Every week, we dive into the week's top articles and discover what's new in the world of food, agriculture, and Western culture with a pop culture twist.
SHOP OUR APPAREL- We have two collections - our “Core Collection” with more traditional logos and our “Club Discover Collection” with more fun, limited-time offer designs. Shop them all here https://d5ef5e-0a.myshopify.com
JOIN CLUB DISCOVER- Take it further by joining our Discover Ag Facebook Group! Create a community by connecting with fellow Disco listeners, and help vote on the articles we cover! https://www.facebook.com/groups/clubdiscover
CONNECT ONLINE & ON SOCIAL
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Podcast: https://pod.link/1615443750
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CLARIFY: ClariFly® from Central Life Sciences is a feed-through fly control solution trusted by dairy and beef producers to reduce fly populations before they even start. Learn more and find out how ClariFly® fits into your fly control program here: https://www.centralflycontrol.com/
Ever.Ag: We customize strategies to fit your unique operation, ensuring you have the tools, insights, and experienced guidance to protect your margins while looking for opportunities. Visit https://ever.ag/dairy-risk-protection
SWEET WATER PILLOWS: Sweet water pillows are luxurious, genuine leather pillows made 100% in the USA. They feature award-winning, independent artists, so every pillow tells a story. Head to https://sweetwaterpillows.com and use code DISCOVER to get FREE Club Discover merch included in your pillow order!
BERKELEY LIFE: Unlock the foundation of great health and your optimal wellbeing with Nitric Oxide (N.O.), head to https://berkeleylife.com/ Use Code "DISCOVER" at checkout for 15% off.
COZY EARTH: High-end luxury bedding and loungewear, Cozy Earth will help you transform your home. Oprah's favorite things 7 years in a row, and is backed by a lengthy warranty as a testament to their confidence in quality and performance. https://cozyearth.com/discoverag Use Code “DISCOVER” at checkout for 40% off.
SUNRISE FLOUR MILL: Sunrise Flour Mill has no added chemicals, and they never bleach or bromate. Their wheat is grown on a 4th-generation organic family farm, and they control every part of their wheat's journey from pasture to kitchen. Code “DISCOVER” at checkout for 10% off.
ARMRA COLOSTRUM: ARMRA Colostrum™ strengthens your body's barriers to defend against everyday threats and enhance vitality. https://tryarmra.com/DISCOVER Use Code “DISCOVER” at checkout for 15% off.
MANUKORA HONEY: Pure, high-grade Mānuka honey with nutrients to support your immunity, digestion & more. Head to https://MANUKORA.com/DISCOVER to get $25 off the Starter Kit.
TOUPS & CO: Toups & Co is 100% natural skincare and makeup that uses tallow from grass-fed cows, organic cold-pressed olive oil, and certified organic essential oils. It is handcrafted in Alabama! Head to https://toupsandco.com/DISCOVERAG to get yours today!
DUCKWORTH: DuckWorth Merino Wool products are made with wool grown at their Montana Ranch. They carefully manage every step of the process, from fiber to finished garments. Code “DISCOVER” at checkout for 10%.
This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.
Ep 210 | HELLO DISCOVERING DISCOs 🕺 This week Natalie and Tara crack open the confusion surrounding egg carton claims… because let’s be honest, what does “pasture raised” or “vegetarian fed” really mean? (Hint: not what you think.) From greenwashed grocery store labels to the myth of hormone-free poultry, the girls break down how to read between the marketing lines—and why doing your own research matters more than ever.
Next, it’s ACM Awards highlights and unpacking the newly announced Yellowstone spinoff featuring Casey Dutton in a cowboy-meets-marshals twist.
They also shed light on a significant development in the dairy industry: Chobani’s $1.2 BILLION investment in U.S. manufacturing and its potential to reshape the future of small dairy farms. Finishing strong with a Farmer Wants a Wife recap. Colton’s indecisiveness, Bailey’s boundary-setting, and predictions for the season finale keep the DISCO discussion going strong.
What We Discovered This Week 🤠
🪩Why “vegetarian-fed” eggs should raise red flags
🪩Egg label decoding:pasture-raised, free-range, cage-free—what’s actually regulated
🪩The ACMs: Lainey Wilson, Alan Jackson, and fashion wins
🪩New Yellowstone spinoff alert: Casey Dutton joins the U.S. Marshals
🪩Chobani’s dairy power play and what it means for U.S. farmers
🪩Farmer Wants a Wife dating breakdowns and finale teasers
WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG- where agriculture meets pop culture. We're your hosts @NatalieKovarik, a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher, & @TaraVanderDussen, a sought-after dairy sustainability speaker & millennial dairy farmer. Every week, we dive into the week's top articles and discover what's new in the world of food, agriculture, and Western culture with a pop culture twist.
SHOP OUR APPAREL- We have two collections - our “Core Collection” with more traditional logos and our “Club Discover Collection” with more fun, limited-time offer designs. Shop them all here https://d5ef5e-0a.myshopify.com
JOIN CLUB DISCOVER- Take it further by joining our Discover Ag Facebook Group! Create a community by connecting with fellow Disco listeners, and help vote on the articles we cover! https://www.facebook.com/groups/clubdiscover
CONNECT ONLINE & ON SOCIAL
Website: https://discoverag.com/
Podcast: https://pod.link/1615443750
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discoveragpodcast/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@discoveragpodcast
TURTLE BOX: Turtlebox is the ultimate portable speaker built for life outdoors. It's Waterproof and ultra-durable, Bluetooth ready with 120 dB of big, bold sound. Code "DISCOVER" at checkout on https://turtleboxaudio.com/ gets you a free hat.
CLARIFY: ClariFly® from Central Life Sciences is a feed-through fly control solution trusted by dairy and beef producers to reduce fly populations before they even start. Learn more and find out how ClariFly® fits into your fly control program here: https://www.centralflycontrol.com/
SWEET WATER PILLOWS: Sweet water pillows are luxurious, genuine leather pillows made 100% in the USA. They feature award-winning, independent artists, so every pillow tells a story. Head to https://sweetwaterpillows.com and use code DISCOVER to get FREE Club Discover merch included in your pillow order!
BERKELEY LIFE: Unlock the foundation of great health and your optimal wellbeing with Nitric Oxide (N.O.), head to https://berkeleylife.com/ Use Code "DISCOVER" at checkout for 15% off.
COZY EARTH: High-end luxury bedding and loungewear, Cozy Earth will help you transform your home. Oprah's favorite things 7 years in a row, and is backed by a lengthy warranty as a testament to their confidence in quality and performance. https://cozyearth.com/discoverag Use Code “DISCOVER” at checkout for 40% off.
SUNRISE FLOUR MILL: Sunrise Flour Mill has no added chemicals, and they never bleach or bromate. Their wheat is grown on a 4th-generation organic family farm, and they control every part of their wheat's journey from pasture to kitchen. Code “DISCOVER” at checkout for 10% off.
ARMRA COLOSTRUM: ARMRA Colostrum™ strengthens your body's barriers to defend against everyday threats and enhance vitality. https://tryarmra.com/DISCOVER Use Code “DISCOVER” at checkout for 15% off.
MANUKORA HONEY: Pure, high-grade Mānuka honey with nutrients to support your immunity, digestion & more. Head to https://MANUKORA.com/DISCOVER to get $25 off the Starter Kit.
TOUPS & CO: Toups & Co is 100% natural skincare and makeup that uses tallow from grass-fed cows, organic cold-pressed olive oil, and certified organic essential oils. It is handcrafted in Alabama! Head to https://toupsandco.com/DISCOVERAG to get yours today!
DUCKWORTH: DuckWorth Merino Wool products are made with wool grown at their Montana Ranch. They carefully manage every step of the process, from fiber to finished garments. Code “DISCOVER” at checkout for 10%.
This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.
Ep 209 | Natalie and Tara Discover the realities of food production through the lens of a viral experiment: one man’s mission to make a chicken sandwich entirely from scratch, $1,500 later (yes, really), his underwhelming sandwich says more about our modern food system than any TikTok ever could.
From there, they head to California’s Desert Rodeo, where cowboy tradition collides with influencer culture, raising questions about authenticity, animal welfare, and the evolving image of western sports. Discover Lainey Wilson’s new role in the film adaptation of Reminders of Him, why food misinformation about Wagyu beef is back in the spotlight (and still wrong), and what’s really going down as Farmer Wants a Wife nears its finale.
What We Discovered This Week 🤠
🪩 What making a chicken sandwich really costs
🪩 Are influencer rodeos helping or hurting the sport?
🪩 Lainey Wilson joins the cast of Reminders of Him (and we're starting a book club 📚)
🪩 Wagyu misinformation goes viral—again—and why it matters
🪩 Farmer Wants a Wife predictions, tears, and a kiss count for Colton 💋
WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG- where agriculture meets pop culture. We're your hosts @NatalieKovarik, a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher, & @TaraVanderDussen, a sought-after dairy sustainability speaker & millennial dairy farmer. Every week, we dive into the week's top articles and discover what's new in the world of food, agriculture, and Western culture with a pop culture twist.
SHOP OUR APPAREL- We have two collections - our “Core Collection” with more traditional logos and our “Club Discover Collection” with more fun, limited-time offer designs. Shop them all here https://d5ef5e-0a.myshopify.com
JOIN CLUB DISCOVER- Take it further by joining our Discover Ag Facebook Group! Create a community by connecting with fellow Disco listeners, and help vote on the articles we cover! https://www.facebook.com/groups/clubdiscover
CONNECT ONLINE & ON SOCIAL
Website: https://discoverag.com/
Podcast: https://pod.link/1615443750
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discoveragpodcast/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@discoveragpodcast
TURTLE BOX: Turtlebox is the ultimate portable speaker built for life outdoors. It's Waterproof and ultra-durable, Bluetooth ready with 120 dB of big, bold sound. Code "DISCOVER" at checkout on https://turtleboxaudio.com/ gets you a free hat.
CLARIFY: ClariFly® from Central Life Sciences is a feed-through fly control solution trusted by dairy and beef producers to reduce fly populations before they even start. Learn more and find out how ClariFly® fits into your fly control program here: https://www.centralflycontrol.com/
SWEET WATER PILLOWS: Sweet water pillows are luxurious, genuine leather pillows made 100% in the USA. They feature award-winning, independent artists, so every pillow tells a story. Head to https://sweetwaterpillows.com and use code DISCOVER to get FREE Club Discover merch included in your pillow order!
BERKELEY LIFE: Unlock the foundation of great health and your optimal wellbeing with Nitric Oxide (N.O.), head to https://berkeleylife.com/ Use Code "DISCOVER" at checkout for 15% off.
COZY EARTH: High-end luxury bedding and loungewear, Cozy Earth will help you transform your home. Oprah's favorite things 7 years in a row, and is backed by a lengthy warranty as a testament to their confidence in quality and performance. https://cozyearth.com/discoverag Use Code “DISCOVER” at checkout for 40% off.
SUNRISE FLOUR MILL: Sunrise Flour Mill has no added chemicals, and they never bleach or bromate. Their wheat is grown on a 4th-generation organic family farm, and they control every part of their wheat's journey from pasture to kitchen. Code “DISCOVER” at checkout for 10% off.
ARMRA COLOSTRUM: ARMRA Colostrum™ strengthens your body's barriers to defend against everyday threats and enhance vitality. https://tryarmra.com/DISCOVER Use Code “DISCOVER” at checkout for 15% off.
MANUKORA HONEY: Pure, high-grade Mānuka honey with nutrients to support your immunity, digestion & more. Head to https://MANUKORA.com/DISCOVER to get $25 off the Starter Kit.
TOUPS & CO: Toups & Co is 100% natural skincare and makeup that uses tallow from grass-fed cows, organic cold-pressed olive oil, and certified organic essential oils. It is handcrafted in Alabama! Head to https://toupsandco.com/DISCOVERAG to get yours today!
DUCKWORTH: DuckWorth Merino Wool products are made with wool grown at their Montana Ranch. They carefully manage every step of the process, from fiber to finished garments. Code “DISCOVER” at checkout for 10%.
This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.
Ep 208 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara dive into one of the most misunderstood headlines in food news: the FDA pausing a key milk testing program—and why that doesn’t mean your milk is unsafe.
Plus, we break down Giada’s high-end pasta drop (is $12.99 worth it?), Post Malone’s unexpected farming collab with Kubota and major drama in Point Reyes as ranchers face eviction in a historic California lawsuit.
And of course, we dish on the latest Farmer Wants a Wife twist—because what’s a week without some cowboy chaos?
What We Discovered This Week 🤠
🪩 FDA pauses milk lab certification—what it really means 🥛
🪩 Fear-based food influencer tactics vs. actual food science
🪩Post Malone gets a tractor, and America has feelings about it 🚜🎤
🪩Giada’s pasta reel sparks a price vs. quality debate 🍝
🪩Farmer Wants a Wife: mid-season switch-up or relationship red flag?
Chapters
00:00 Intro
02:56 FDA Milk Testing Changes
06:09 Understanding Milk Safety and Quality
09:07 The Role of Information in Agriculture
12:06 Pasta 101 with Giada De Laurentiis
14:49 The Impact of Influencers on Food Choices
18:09 Kubota's Partnership with Post Malone
20:59 Cultural Relevance in Agriculture Marketing
32:15 Updates on the Point Reyes Lawsuit 3
8:52 Nicolette Hawn Nyman's Lawsuit Against the Park Service
42:19 Reality TV Drama: Farmer Wants a Wife
WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG- A top-ranked podcast where agriculture meets pop culture. We're your hosts @NatalieKovarik a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher & @TaraVanderDussen a sought after dairy sustainability speaker & millennial dairy farmer. Every week we dive into the week's top articles and discover what's new in the world of food, agriculture, and western culture with a pop culture twist.
SHOP OUR APPAREL- We have two collections - our “Core Collection” with our more traditional logos and our “Club Discover Collection” with our more fun, limited-time offer designs. Shop them all here https://d5ef5e-0a.myshopify.com
JOIN CLUB DISCOVER- Take it a step further by joining our Discover Ag Facebook Group! Create community by connecting with fellow Disco listeners, and help vote on the articles we cover! https://www.facebook.com/groups/clubdiscover
CONNECT ONLINE & ON SOCIAL
Website: https://discoverag.com/
Podcast: https://pod.link/1615443750
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discoveragpodcast/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@discoveragpodcast
TURTLE BOX: Turtlebox is the ultimate portable speaker built for life outdoors. It's Waterproof and ultra-durable, Bluetooth ready with 120 dB of big, bold sound. Code "DISCOVER" at checkout on https://turtleboxaudio.com/ gets you a free hat.
CLARIFY: ClariFly® from Central Life Sciences is a feed-through fly control solution trusted by dairy and beef producers to reduce fly populations before they even start. Learn more and find out how ClariFly® fits into your fly control program here: https://www.centralflycontrol.com/
SWEET WATER PILLOWS: Sweet water pillows are luxurious, genuine leather pillows made 100% in the USA. Head to https://sweetwaterpillows.com and use code DISCOVER to get FREE TOTE included in your order!
COZY EARTH: High-end luxury bedding and loungewear, Cozy Earth will help you transform your home. Oprah's favorite things 7 years in a row, and is backed by a lengthy warranty as a testament to their confidence in quality and performance. Code “DISCOVER” at checkout for 40% off.
SUNRISE FLOUR MILL: Sunrise Flour Mill has no added chemicals, and they never bleach or bromate. Their wheat is grown on a 4th generation organic family farm and they control every part of their wheat's journey from pasture to kitchen. Code “DISCOVER” at checkout out for 10% off.
ARMRA COLOSTRUM: ARMRA Colostrum™ strengthens your body's barriers to defend against everyday threats and enhance vitality. Code “DISCOVER” at checkout for 15% off.
MANUKORA HONEY: Pure, high-grade Mānuka honey with nutrients to support your immunity, digestion & more. Head to MANUKORA.com/DISCOVER to get $25 off the Starter Kit
TOUPS & CO: Toups & Co is 100% natural skincare & makeup that uses tallow from grass-fed cows, organic cold-pressed olive oil, and certified organic essential oils. Handcrafted in Alabama! Head to https://toupsandco.com/DISCOVER to get 10% off.
DUCKWORTH: DuckWorth Merino Wool products are made with wool grown at their Montana Ranch. They carefully manage every step of the process from fiber to finished garment to create a durable and beautiful Montana Born, USA Made product. Code “DISCOVER” at checkout for 10%.
Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.
Natalie and Tara serve up a wild mix of food, farming, and funny in this episode. From TikTokers importing groceries from Italy (yes, including eggs!) to a Shark Tank pitch featuring biodegradable pots made from—you guessed it—cow manure, this one’s got it all.
What We Discovered This Week 🤠
🪩 Why a TikToker claims she's “allergic to American food” and imports kale from Italy
🪩 A dairy farmer’s manure-to-money Shark Tank moment 💩💸
🪩 Stand-up comedy meets chickens (seriously, “meat footballs”?!)
🪩 Shane Smith & The Saints drop a new anthem for the Live Free campaign 🎶
🪩 Reality TV drama from Farmer Wants a Wife—who’s in it for love vs. likes?
WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG- A top-ranked podcast where agriculture meets pop culture. We're your hosts @NatalieKovarik a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher & @TaraVanderDussen a sought after dairy sustainability speaker & millennial dairy farmer. Every week we dive into the week's top articles and discover what's new in the world of food, agriculture, and western culture with a pop culture twist.
SHOP OUR APPAREL- We have two collections - our “Core Collection” with our more traditional logos and our “Club Discover Collection” with our more fun, limited-time offer designs. Shop them all here https://d5ef5e-0a.myshopify.com
JOIN CLUB DISCOVER- Take it a step further by joining our Discover Ag Facebook Group! Create community by connecting with fellow Disco listeners, and help vote on the articles we cover! https://www.facebook.com/groups/clubdiscover
CONNECT ONLINE & ON SOCIAL
Website: https://discoverag.com/
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SWEET WATER PILLOWS: Sweet water pillows are luxurious, genuine leather pillows made 100% in the USA. They feature award-winning, independent artists, so every pillow tells a story. Head to https://sweetwaterpillows.com and use code DISCOVER to get FREE Club Discover merch included in your pillow order!
BERKELEY LIFE: Unlock the foundation of great health and your optimal wellbeing with Nitric Oxide (N.O.), head to berkeleylife.com and use Code "DISCOVER" at checkout for 15% off.
COZY EARTH: High-end luxury bedding and loungewear, Cozy Earth will help you transform your home. Oprah's favorite things 7 years in a row, and is backed by a lengthy warranty as a testament to their confidence in quality and performance. Code “DISCOVER” at checkout for 40% off.
SUNRISE FLOUR MILL: Sunrise Flour Mill has no added chemicals, and they never bleach or bromate. Their wheat is grown on a 4th generation organic family farm and they control every part of their wheat's journey from pasture to kitchen. Code “DISCOVER” at checkout out for 10% off.
ARMRA COLOSTRUM: ARMRA Colostrum™ strengthens your body's barriers to defend against everyday threats and enhance vitality. Code “DISCOVER” at checkout for 15% off.
MANUKORA HONEY: Pure, high-grade Mānuka honey with nutrients to support your immunity, digestion & more. Head to MANUKORA.com/DISCOVER to get $25 off the Starter Kit
TOUPS & CO: Toups & Co is 100% natural skincare & makeup that uses tallow from grass-fed cows, organic cold-pressed olive oil, and certified organic essential oils. Handcrafted in Alabama! Head to https://toupsandco.com/DISCOVER to get 10% off.
DUCKWORTH: DuckWorth Merino Wool products are made with wool grown at their Montana Ranch. They carefully manage every step of the process from fiber to finished garment to create a durable and beautiful Montana Born, USA Made product. Code “DISCOVER” at checkout for 10%.
Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.
DISCOs ASSEMBLE 🕺 Discover the controversies surrounding Trader Joe's- the debate over organic food, the implications of seed oils in our diets, and the importance of supporting local farmers. We get a little hot and spicy discussing Glenn Powell's new condiment line, Smash Kitchen. We reflect on current food trends, the complexities of food choices, and the evolving landscape of agriculture and pop culture collaborations. Another topic we discuss is the history of the Easter Egg Roll at the White House and how corporate sponsorships may play a factor moving forward. Our last discovery is farmers’ unique addiction to agriculture, which reflects generational ties to farming.
DRAMA is unfolding in 'Farmer Wants a Wife,’ we lay it all out of the table: dynamics of relationships, trust issues within a reality TV context, and particularly Colton's kissing habits. We shift the conversation to dietary guidelines, emphasizing the debate between meat and plant-based proteins and nutrition myths with Amanda Nigg of FarmFit Mama. Amanda also touches on the MAHA movement, discussing its impact on food conversations and the importance of mental health in the agricultural sector, culminating in a discussion about FarmFit Training's approach to nutrition and fitness.
WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG a top-ranked podcast where agriculture meets pop culture. We're your hosts @NatalieKovarik a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher & @TaraVanderDussen a sought after dairy sustainability speaker & millennial dairy farmer. Every week we dive into the week's top articles and discover what's new in the world of food, agriculture, and western culture with a pop culture twist.
SHOP OUR APPAREL!!! ICYMI we launched our Discover Ag MERCH!! We have two collections - our “Core Collection” with our more traditional logos and our “Club Discover Collection” with our more fun - limited time offer - designs. Shop them all here https://d5ef5e-0a.myshopify.com
JOIN CLUB DISCOVER!!! Love Discover Ag?! Take it a step further by joining our Discover Ag Facebook Group! Create community and connect with fellow Disco listeners, Vote on the articles we cover, Discover more episodes & exclusive content and have a say in the conversation!! Join now https://www.facebook.com/groups/clubdiscover
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✩ Podcast: https://pod.link/1615443750
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SWEET WATER PILLOWS: Not just pillows—but works of art. Sweet water pillows are luxurious, genuine leather pillows made 100% in the USA. They feature award-winning, independent artists, so every pillow tells a story. Head to https://sweetwaterpillows.com and use code DISCOVER to get FREE Club Discover merch included in your pillow order!
BERKELEY LIFE: Health goes where blood flows. Unlock the foundation of great health and your optimal wellbeing with Nitric Oxide (N.O.). Head to https://berkeleylife.com and use code "DISCOVER" at checkout for 15% off.
COZY EARTH: High-end luxury bedding and loungewear, Cozy Earth will help you transform your home. Oprah's favorite things 7 years in a row, Cozy Earth is backed by a lengthy warranty as a testament to their confidence in quality and performance. Shop at https://cozyearth.com/pages/discoverag or use code “DISCOVER” at checkout for 40% off.
SUNRISE FLOUR MILL: Single source, organic, heritage flours using a renewed milling technology from the 1930’s. At Sunrise Flour Mill there are no added chemicals, and they never bleach or bromate. Their wheat is grown on a 4th generation organic family farm and they control every part of their wheat's journey from pasture to kitchen. Shop at https://sunriseflourmill.com and use code “DISCOVER” at checkout for 10% off.
ARMRA COLOSTRUM: Transform your health starting at its foundation. ARMRA Colostrum™ strengthens your body's barriers to defend against everyday threats and enhance vitality. Code “DISCOVER” at checkout for 15% off. https://tryarmra.com/DISCOVER
MANUKORA HONEY: Honey with Superpowers. Pure, high grade Mānuka honey with nutrients to support your immunity, digestion & more. Head to https://MANUKORA.com/DISCOVER to get $25 off the Starter Kit
TOUPS & CO: Beauty as Nature Intended. Toups & Co is 100% natural skincare & makeup that uses tallow from grass fed cows, organic cold pressed olive oil and certified organic essential oils. Handcrafted in Alabama, T&C it is simplified skincare you can trust. Head to https://toupsandco.com/DISCOVER to get 10% off.
DUCKWORTH: Sheep to Shelf. DuckWorth Merino Wool products are made with wool grown at their Montana Ranch. They carefully manage every step of the process from fiber to finished garment to create a durable and beautiful Montana Born, USA Made product. Head to https://www.duckworthco.com and use code “DISCOVER” at checkout for 10%.
Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.
Howdy DISCOs 🤠 In this episode of Discover Ag, we unveil shocking claims about heavy metals in Girl Scout cookies and the subsequent lawsuit. We then explore a viral reel viewed over 12 million times, showing a mom allowing her 7-year-old to order Chick-fil-A alone. We discuss the advantages of promoting age-appropriate independent tasks for children. Discover Dolly Parton’s glamorous collaboration with Good American, which promises to make any outfit shine. We also gain expert insight from Fifth-Generation Florida Farmer Christian Spinosa regarding the challenges plaguing Florida’s orange juice industry. Get the latest recaps on the 1923 Series Finale, and Farmer Wants a Wife.
WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG a top-ranked podcast where agriculture meets pop culture. We're your hosts @NatalieKovarik a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher & @TaraVanderDussen a sought after dairy sustainability speaker & millennial dairy farmer. Every week we dive into the week's top articles and discover what's new in the world of food, agriculture, and western culture with a pop culture twist.
SHOP OUR APPAREL!!! ICYMI we launched our Discover Ag MERCH!! We have two collections - our “Core Collection” with our more traditional logos and our “Club Discover Collection” with our more fun - limited time offer - designs. Shop them all here https://d5ef5e-0a.myshopify.com
JOIN CLUB DISCOVER!!! Love Discover Ag?! Take it a step further by joining our Discover Ag Facebook Group! Create community and connect with fellow Disco listeners, Vote on the articles we cover, Discover more episodes & exclusive content and have a say in the conversation!! Join now https://www.facebook.com/groups/clubdiscover
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✩ Podcast: https://pod.link/1615443750
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SWEET WATER PILLOWS: Not just pillows—but works of art. Sweet water pillows are luxurious, genuine leather pillows made 100% in the USA. They feature award-winning, independent artists, so every pillow tells a story. Head to https://sweetwaterpillows.com and use code DISCOVER to get FREE Club Discover merch included in your pillow order!
BERKELEY LIFE: Health goes where blood flows. Unlock the foundation of great health and your optimal wellbeing with Nitric Oxide (N.O.). Head to https://berkeleylife.com and use code "DISCOVER" at checkout for 15% off.
COZY EARTH: High-end luxury bedding and loungewear, Cozy Earth will help you transform your home. Oprah's favorite things 7 years in a row, Cozy Earth is backed by a lengthy warranty as a testament to their confidence in quality and performance. Shop at https://cozyearth.com/pages/discoverag or use code “DISCOVER” at checkout for 40% off.
SUNRISE FLOUR MILL: Single source, organic, heritage flours using a renewed milling technology from the 1930’s. At Sunrise Flour Mill there are no added chemicals, and they never bleach or bromate. Their wheat is grown on a 4th generation organic family farm and they control every part of their wheat's journey from pasture to kitchen. Shop at https://sunriseflourmill.com and use code “DISCOVER” at checkout for 10% off.
ARMRA COLOSTRUM: Transform your health starting at its foundation. ARMRA Colostrum™ strengthens your body's barriers to defend against everyday threats and enhance vitality. Code “DISCOVER” at checkout for 15% off. https://tryarmra.com/DISCOVER
MANUKORA HONEY: Honey with Superpowers. Pure, high grade Mānuka honey with nutrients to support your immunity, digestion & more. Head to https://MANUKORA.com/DISCOVER to get $25 off the Starter Kit
TOUPS & CO: Beauty as Nature Intended. Toups & Co is 100% natural skincare & makeup that uses tallow from grass fed cows, organic cold pressed olive oil and certified organic essential oils. Handcrafted in Alabama, T&C it is simplified skincare you can trust. Head to https://toupsandco.com/DISCOVER to get 10% off.
DUCKWORTH: Sheep to Shelf. DuckWorth Merino Wool products are made with wool grown at their Montana Ranch. They carefully manage every step of the process from fiber to finished garment to create a durable and beautiful Montana Born, USA Made product. Head to https://www.duckworthco.com and use code “DISCOVER” at checkout for 10%.
Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.
Howdy DISCOs 🤠 Join us as we Discover the world of grocery store wellness influencers and the mixed reactions they receive from their audiences. We chat about professional basketball player Stephen Adams and his surprising connection to dairy farming in New Zealand. We also Discovered Jenny McCarthy's dramatic dietary shift from veganism to a carnivore diet and the implications of such extreme changes. Did you know there’s an app that encourages users to "touch grass" and reduce screen time? Finally, we recap the latest drama and romance from the reality TV show "Farmer Wants a Wife" and share our thoughts on the intense developments in the series "1923.”
WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG a top-ranked podcast where agriculture meets pop culture. We're your hosts @NatalieKovarik a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher & @TaraVanderDussen a sought after dairy sustainability speaker & millennial dairy farmer. Every week we dive into the week's top articles and discover what's new in the world of food, agriculture, and western culture with a pop culture twist.
SHOP OUR APPAREL!!! ICYMI we launched our Discover Ag MERCH!! We have two collections - our “Core Collection” with our more traditional logos and our “Club Discover Collection” with our more fun - limited time offer - designs. Shop them all here https://d5ef5e-0a.myshopify.com
JOIN CLUB DISCOVER!!! Love Discover Ag?! Take it a step further by joining our Discover Ag Facebook Group! Create community and connect with fellow Disco listeners, Vote on the articles we cover, Discover more episodes & exclusive content and have a say in the conversation!! Join now https://www.facebook.com/groups/clubdiscover
CONNECT ONLINE & ON SOCIAL
✩ Website: https://discoverag.com/
✩ Podcast: https://pod.link/1615443750
✩ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discoveragp...
✩ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@discoveragpodcast
SWEET WATER PILLOWS: Not just pillows—but works of art. Sweet water pillows are luxurious, genuine leather pillows made 100% in the USA. They feature award-winning, independent artists, so every pillow tells a story. Head to https://sweetwaterpillows.com and use code DISCOVER to get FREE Club Discover merch included in your pillow order!
BERKELEY LIFE: Health goes where blood flows. Unlock the foundation of great health and your optimal wellbeing with Nitric Oxide (N.O.). Head to https://berkeleylife.com and use code "DISCOVER" at checkout for 15% off.
COZY EARTH: High-end luxury bedding and loungewear, Cozy Earth will help you transform your home. Oprah's favorite things 7 years in a row, Cozy Earth is backed by a lengthy warranty as a testament to their confidence in quality and performance. Shop at https://cozyearth.com/pages/discoverag or use code “DISCOVER” at checkout for 40% off.
SUNRISE FLOUR MILL: Single source, organic, heritage flours using a renewed milling technology from the 1930’s. At Sunrise Flour Mill there are no added chemicals, and they never bleach or bromate. Their wheat is grown on a 4th generation organic family farm and they control every part of their wheat's journey from pasture to kitchen. Shop at https://sunriseflourmill.com and use code “DISCOVER” at checkout for 10% off.
ARMRA COLOSTRUM: Transform your health starting at its foundation. ARMRA Colostrum™ strengthens your body's barriers to defend against everyday threats and enhance vitality. Code “DISCOVER” at checkout for 15% off. https://tryarmra.com/DISCOVER
MANUKORA HONEY: Honey with Superpowers. Pure, high grade Mānuka honey with nutrients to support your immunity, digestion & more. Head to https://MANUKORA.com/DISCOVER to get $25 off the Starter Kit
TOUPS & CO: Beauty as Nature Intended. Toups & Co is 100% natural skincare & makeup that uses tallow from grass fed cows, organic cold pressed olive oil and certified organic essential oils. Handcrafted in Alabama, T&C it is simplified skincare you can trust. Head to https://toupsandco.com/DISCOVER to get 10% off.
DUCKWORTH: Sheep to Shelf. DuckWorth Merino Wool products are made with wool grown at their Montana Ranch. They carefully manage every step of the process from fiber to finished garment to create a durable and beautiful Montana Born, USA Made product. Head to https://www.duckworthco.com and use code “DISCOVER” at checkout for 10%.
Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.
Ep 203 | Join us as we Discover the latest buzz around Edible Arrangements branching into THC-infused products and discuss the implications for the cannabis industry. Next, we explore the trend of pop stars releasing country music featuring Chappell Roan's new single and its impact on the genre. We also recap the latest episode of 1923 and the heartwarming premiere of "Farmer Wants a Wife.” We share our thoughts on the new season's contestants and potential love stories. Plus, we revisit the fascinating world of prebiotic sodas with PepsiCo's acquisition of Poppi.
WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG a top-ranked podcast where agriculture meets pop culture. We're your hosts @NatalieKovarik a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher & @TaraVanderDussen a sought after dairy sustainability speaker & millennial dairy farmer. Every week we dive into the week's top articles and discover what's new in the world of food, agriculture, and western culture with a pop culture twist.
SHOP OUR APPAREL!!! ICYMI we launched our Discover Ag MERCH!! We have two collections - our “Core Collection” with our more traditional logos and our “Club Discover Collection” with our more fun - limited time offer - designs. Shop them all here https://d5ef5e-0a.myshopify.com
JOIN CLUB DISCOVER!!! Love Discover Ag?! Take it a step further by joining our Discover Ag Facebook Group! Create community and connect with fellow Disco listeners, Vote on the articles we cover, Discover more episodes & exclusive content and have a say in the conversation!! Join now https://www.facebook.com/groups/clubdiscover
CONNECT ONLINE & ON SOCIAL
✩ Website: https://discoverag.com/
✩ Podcast: https://pod.link/1615443750
✩ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discoveragp...
✩ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@discoveragpodcast
SWEET WATER PILLOWS: Not just pillows—but works of art. Sweet water pillows are luxurious, genuine leather pillows made 100% in the USA. They feature award-winning, independent artists, so every pillow tells a story. Head to https://sweetwaterpillows.com and use code DISCOVER to get FREE Club Discover merch included in your pillow order!
BERKELEY LIFE: Health goes where blood flows. Unlock the foundation of great health and your optimal wellbeing with Nitric Oxide (N.O.). Head to https://berkeleylife.com and use code "DISCOVER" at checkout for 15% off.
COZY EARTH: High-end luxury bedding and loungewear, Cozy Earth will help you transform your home. Oprah's favorite things 7 years in a row, Cozy Earth is backed by a lengthy warranty as a testament to their confidence in quality and performance. Shop at https://cozyearth.com/pages/discoverag or use code “DISCOVER” at checkout for 40% off.
SUNRISE FLOUR MILL: Single source, organic, heritage flours using a renewed milling technology from the 1930’s. At Sunrise Flour Mill there are no added chemicals, and they never bleach or bromate. Their wheat is grown on a 4th generation organic family farm and they control every part of their wheat's journey from pasture to kitchen. Shop at https://sunriseflourmill.com and use code “DISCOVER” at checkout for 10% off.
ARMRA COLOSTRUM: Transform your health starting at its foundation. ARMRA Colostrum™ strengthens your body's barriers to defend against everyday threats and enhance vitality. Code “DISCOVER” at checkout for 15% off. https://tryarmra.com/DISCOVER
MANUKORA HONEY: Honey with Superpowers. Pure, high grade Mānuka honey with nutrients to support your immunity, digestion & more. Head to https://MANUKORA.com/DISCOVER to get $25 off the Starter Kit
TOUPS & CO: Beauty as Nature Intended. Toups & Co is 100% natural skincare & makeup that uses tallow from grass fed cows, organic cold pressed olive oil and certified organic essential oils. Handcrafted in Alabama, T&C it is simplified skincare you can trust. Head to https://toupsandco.com/DISCOVER to get 10% off.
DUCKWORTH: Sheep to Shelf. DuckWorth Merino Wool products are made with wool grown at their Montana Ranch. They carefully manage every step of the process from fiber to finished garment to create a durable and beautiful Montana Born, USA Made product. Head to https://www.duckworthco.com and use code “DISCOVER” at checkout for 10%.
Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.
Ep 202 | Welcome Back DISCOs 🪩 We have an exciting lineup of topics, including RFK Jr.'s praise for beef tallow, Nashville's first PRCA rodeo featuring Reba McEntire, Jelly Roll, and Tim McGraw, and the impact of USDA cuts on local food programs. We also discovered another viral reel questioning the reality of food knowledge and the importance of Ag education. We also chat with Molly Yeh, the star of the Food Network show Girl Meets Farm!
WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG a top-ranked podcast where agriculture meets pop culture. We're your hosts @NatalieKovarik a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher & @TaraVanderDussen a sought after dairy sustainability speaker & millennial dairy farmer. Every week we dive into the week's top articles and discover what's new in the world of food, agriculture, and western culture with a pop culture twist.
SHOP OUR APPAREL!!! ICYMI we launched our Discover Ag MERCH!! We have two collections - our “Core Collection” with our more traditional logos and our “Club Discover Collection” with our more fun - limited time offer - designs. Shop them all here https://d5ef5e-0a.myshopify.com
JOIN CLUB DISCOVER!!! Love Discover Ag?! Take it a step further by joining our Discover Ag Facebook Group! Create community and connect with fellow Disco listeners, Vote on the articles we cover, Discover more episodes & exclusive content and have a say in the conversation!! Join now https://www.facebook.com/groups/clubdiscover
CONNECT ONLINE & ON SOCIAL
✩ Website: https://discoverag.com/
✩ Podcast: https://pod.link/1615443750
✩ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discoveragp...
✩ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@discoveragpodcast
BERKELEY LIFE: Health goes where blood flows. Unlock the foundation of great health and your optimal wellbeing with Nitric Oxide (N.O.), head to berkeleylife.com. Code "DISCOVER" at checkout for 15% off.
COZY EARTH: High-end luxury bedding and loungewear, Cozy Earth will help you transform your home. Oprah's favorite things 7 years in a row, Cozy Earth is backed by a lengthy warranty as a testament to their confidence in quality and performance. Code “DISCOVER” at checkout for 40% off.
SUNRISE FLOUR MILL: Single source, organic, heritage flours using a renewed milling technology from the 1930’s. At Sunrise Flour Mill there are no added chemicals, and they never bleach or bromate. Their wheat is grown on a 4th generation organic family farm and they control every part of their wheat's journey from pasture to kitchen. Code “DISCOVER” at checkout out for 10% off.
ARMRA COLOSTRUM: Transform your health starting at its foundation. ARMRA Colostrum™ strengthens your body's barriers to defend against everyday threats and enhance vitality. Code “DISCOVER” at checkout for 15% off tryarmra.com/DISCOVER
MANUKORA HONEY: Honey with Superpowers. Pure, high grade Mānuka honey with nutrients to support your immunity, digestion & more. Head to MANUKORA.com/DISCOVER to get $25 off the Starter Kit
TOUPS & CO: Beauty as Nature Intended. Toups & Co is 100% natural skincare & makeup that uses tallow from grass fed cows, organic cold pressed olive oil and certified organic essential oils. Handcrafted in Alabama, T&C it is simplified skincare you can trust. Head to https://toupsandco.com/DISCOVER to get 10% off.
DUCKWORTH: Sheep to Shelf. DuckWorth Merino Wool products are made with wool grown at their Montana Ranch. They carefully manage every step of the process from fiber to finished garment to create a durable and beautiful Montana Born, USA Made product. Code “DISCOVER” at checkout for 10%.
Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.
201 | DISCOS 🪩 In this episode, we DISCOVERED so much! First, we explore the truth about whether milk is actually good for you, featuring insights from a longevity expert. Next, we discuss Kraft Heinz's bold move into the alcohol market with their new vodka seltzers. We also cover the exciting collaboration between Rascal Flatts and a few artists. We finally share our thoughts on Trump's recent address about tariffs and their impact on agriculture. Finally, we recap this week's episode of "1923," highlighting our favorite moments and character developments.
WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG a top-ranked podcast where agriculture meets pop culture. We're your hosts @NatalieKovarik a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher & @TaraVanderDussen a sought after dairy sustainability speaker & millennial dairy farmer. Every week we dive into the week's top articles and discover what's new in the world of food, agriculture, and western culture with a pop culture twist.
SHOP OUR APPAREL!!! ICYMI we launched our Discover Ag MERCH!! We have two collections - our “Core Collection” with our more traditional logos and our “Club Discover Collection” with our more fun - limited time offer - designs. Shop them all here https://d5ef5e-0a.myshopify.com
JOIN CLUB DISCOVER!!! Love Discover Ag?! Take it a step further by joining our Discover Ag Facebook Group! Create community and connect with fellow Disco listeners, Vote on the articles we cover, Discover more episodes & exclusive content and have a say in the conversation!! Join now https://www.facebook.com/groups/clubdiscover
CONNECT ONLINE & ON SOCIAL ✩ Website: https://discoverag.com/ ✩ Podcast: https://pod.link/1615443750 ✩ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discoveragp... ✩ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@discoveragpodcast
BERKELEY LIFE: Health goes where blood flows. Unlock the foundation of great health and your optimal wellbeing with Nitric Oxide (N.O.), head to berkeleylife.com. Code "DISCOVER" at checkout for 15% off.
COZY EARTH: High-end luxury bedding and loungewear, Cozy Earth will help you transform your home. Oprah's favorite things 7 years in a row, Cozy Earth is backed by a lengthy warranty as a testament to their confidence in quality and performance. Code “DISCOVER” at checkout for 40% off.
SUNRISE FLOUR MILL: Single source, organic, heritage flours using a renewed milling technology from the 1930’s. At Sunrise Flour Mill there are no added chemicals, and they never bleach or bromate. Their wheat is grown on a 4th generation organic family farm and they control every part of their wheat's journey from pasture to kitchen. Code “DISCOVER” at checkout out for 10% off.
ARMRA COLOSTRUM: Transform your health starting at its foundation. ARMRA Colostrum™ strengthens your body's barriers to defend against everyday threats and enhance vitality. Code “DISCOVER” at checkout for 15% off tryarmra.com/DISCOVER
MANUKORA HONEY: Honey with Superpowers. Pure, high grade Mānuka honey with nutrients to support your immunity, digestion & more. Head to MANUKORA.com/DISCOVER to get $25 off the Starter Kit TOUPS & CO: Beauty as Nature Intended. Toups & Co is 100% natural skincare & makeup that uses tallow from grass fed cows, organic cold pressed olive oil and certified organic essential oils. Handcrafted in Alabama, T&C it is simplified skincare you can trust. Head to https://toupsandco.com/DISCOVER to get 10% off.
DUCKWORTH: Sheep to Shelf. DuckWorth Merino Wool products are made with wool grown at their Montana Ranch. They carefully manage every step of the process from fiber to finished garment to create a durable and beautiful Montana Born, USA Made product. Code “DISCOVER” at checkout for 10%.
Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.
200 | DISCOs 🪩 We made it to our 200th episode of Discover Ag! Celebrate our colossal milestone by diving into a variety of topics with us. We discover a fitness influencer debunking a “wellness influencer's” claims, highlighting the importance of addressing misinformation. After that, we will discuss the creative marketing strategy of Chili's, which involves a Lifetime movie, and review In-N-Out Burger's expansion plans. Skyrocketing egg prices continue to be a topic of conversation, and we discover proposed solutions like biosecurity investments and research. The episode wraps up with a recap of the latest episode of the TV show "1923," focusing on character development and historical context.
0:00 - Welcome Discos!
0:44 - Debunked Food Myths
5:30 - Losing Sleep Over Baby Carrots
7:55 - We Have A MASSIVE Food Waste Problem
16:17 Tara's Favorite Comment
19:28 - Chili's Lifetime Movie
21:56 - Margarita = Molten Lava Cake Calories
25:14 - In & Out Headed EAST?!
28:24 - Everyone Is Moving Out of California
33:20 - Lowering Egg Prices?
43:54 - Brian Moscogiuri From Eggs Unlimited
50:46 - 1923 Recap
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WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG a top-ranked podcast where agriculture meets pop culture. We're your hosts @NatalieKovarik a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher & @TaraVanderDussen a sought after dairy sustainability speaker & millennial dairy farmer. Every week we dive into the week's top articles and discover what's new in the world of food, agriculture, and western culture with a pop culture twist.
SHOP OUR APPAREL!!! ICYMI we launched our Discover Ag MERCH!! We have two collections - our “Core Collection” with our more traditional logos and our “Club Discover Collection” with our more fun - limited time offer - designs. Shop them all here https://d5ef5e-0a.myshopify.com
JOIN CLUB DISCOVER!!! Love Discover Ag?! Take it a step further by joining our Discover Ag Facebook Group! Create community and connect with fellow Disco listeners, Vote on the articles we cover, Discover more episodes & exclusive content and have a say in the conversation!! Join now https://www.facebook.com/groups/clubdiscover
CONNECT ONLINE & ON SOCIAL ✩ Website: https://discoverag.com/ ✩ Podcast: https://pod.link/1615443750 ✩ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discoveragp... ✩ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@discoveragpodcast ****
BERKELEY LIFE: Health goes where blood flows. Unlock the foundation of great health and your optimal wellbeing with Nitric Oxide (N.O.), head to berkeleylife.com. Code "DISCOVER" at checkout for 15% off.
COZY EARTH: High-end luxury bedding and loungewear, Cozy Earth will help you transform your home. Oprah's favorite things 7 years in a row, Cozy Earth is backed by a lengthy warranty as a testament to their confidence in quality and performance. Code “DISCOVER” at checkout for 40% off.
SUNRISE FLOUR MILL: Single source, organic, heritage flours using a renewed milling technology from the 1930’s. At Sunrise Flour Mill there are no added chemicals, and they never bleach or bromate. Their wheat is grown on a 4th generation organic family farm and they control every part of their wheat's journey from pasture to kitchen. Code “DISCOVER” at checkout out for 10% off.
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199 | Helloooo DISCOs! This week we discovered a controversial post by Joe Rogan talking about the carbon footprint of homegrown food and the debate between small- and large-scale farming. We also chatted about Benny Blanco filling an entire bathtub with Queso for Valentine's Day (literally)?! After that, we discussed the collaboration between Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Chris Stapleton for the 2025 Daytona 500, exploring the cultural crossover between NASCAR and country music. And lastly we discovered the need for more informed discussions about agriculture, the impact of viral content on food safety perceptions, and a full recap of the first episode of Season 2 of the Yellowstone Prequel '1923'.
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198 | Hey Discos! From legal drama to country music, this episode covers the legal case against the Maude family (you can find the gofundme page here), the growing excitement for the highly anticipated TV series ‘1923’, and the buzz around Riley Green’s newest music video release. Plus, we take a closer look at the viral video of dead livestock that’s raising eyebrows and explore a surprising new use for cheese byproducts that’s changing the industry.
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197 | Welcome to “Discover Ag” a top ranked podcast where agriculture meets pop culture. We're your hosts @NatalieKovarik a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher & @TaraVanderDussen a sought after dairy sustainability speaker & millennial dairy farmer. Every week we dive into the week's top articles and discover what's new in the world of food, agriculture, and western culture with a pop culture twist.
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197 | Hey Discos! In this episode, we dive into various hot topics that impact the agricultural and entertainment worlds. First, we respond to Tomi Lahren’s passionate comments on the Sage Steele Show, where she highlighted some downfalls of the beef supply chain and its effects on American ranchers. We cement our support for U.S. beef and discuss why it's crucial to champion our homegrown industry. We shift gears to the music scene, where Sabrina Carpenter's exciting remix collaboration with country icon Dolly Parton is making waves! We also talk about Post Malone's controversial Oreo cookie collab, which has sparked debate with PETA, plus we taste test those very same Oreos. From there, we cover Lays’ bold move to invest $1 million to support farmers, discuss the potential for a Country Music Super Bowl Halftime Show, and ask whether Trump's plan to release water in California is a wasteful or impactful solution. Tune in for a lively discussion on food, farming, and music making headlines today!
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196 | In this episode of Discover Ag, we dive into a whirlwind of current events and industry highlights! First, we unpack the controversial presidential order to cull over 100 million chickens—what it means for the agriculture sector and the poultry industry at large. Then, we switch gears to discuss the Duck Dynasty reboot and its impact on reality TV and agriculture’s pop culture presence. We also chat about Beyoncé’s history-making Grammy win and a Super Bowl commercial surprise. To cap it all off, we sit down with the dynamic husband and wife team behind the Frey Ranch Distillery, where they share their journey of building a successful whiskey distillery from the ground up. Tune in for an insightful conversation on distilling, family business dynamics, and their innovative approach to blending tradition with modern tastes.
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195 | This week we discover how a seed oil lobbyist puts MAHA to an early test, the season 3 debut of Farmer Wants a Wife, how the Mormon Church just expanded its $2B farmland portfolio and a health influencer’s crumbl controversy.
- MAHA? Junk Food and Seed Oil Lobbyist Tapped for Top USDA Position
- ‘Farmer Wants a Wife’ Season 3 Farmers
- Disco Debrief: The Mormon Church, a massive landholder, just expanded its $2B US farmland portfolio across 8 states
- Crumbl Controversy
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Discover 194 | This week we discover the FDA finally bans Red Dye No. 3, how Matthew McConaughey and Zach Bryan team up, Coors Lights BIG MISTAKE, and how a lawsuit by environmental groups forces end 150 year ranching and farming history in California.
- What to Know About the Ban on Red Dye No. 3 in Food
- Matthew McConaughey Helps Announce Zach Bryan’s New Film, ‘Motorbreath’
- Disco Viral Moment: Coors Light Beer Misspells “Refreshment” In Huge National Announcement
- Lawsuits by Environmental Groups Force Closure of 12 California Ranches, Biden Admin Signs Off
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Discover 193 | This week we discover the controversy behind the billionaire couple that owns “all of California's water”, the fascinating origin story behind hidden valley ranch dressing, and RFK JR return to congress. We also have a disco debrief where we will update on PBR taking over Madison Square Garden.
- Billionaire couple that owns “all of California’s water”
- Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing
- Disco Debrief: Record-setting PBR Unleash The Beast Rodeo thrills crowds in Madison Square Garden
- RFK Jr Meetings in Congress Ahead of Confirmation
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Discover 192 | This week we discover if alcoholic beverages should carry the same warning label as packs of cigarettes do, the lack of love for the Duchess of Sussex regarding her latest Netflix launch, and how a heartfelt farming movie gets a red carpet night at Lambeau Field. Plus an exclusive interview with Charlie Berens, Wisconsin native, comedian and one of the stars of the Green and Gold movie.
- Surgeon General Calls for Cancer Warnings on Alcohol
- Critics are slamming Meghan Markle's new Netflix series — but do they dislike the show, or her?
- Disco Debrief: The USDA Say It’s Time to Replace Meat With Beans — Here’s Why
- Green and Gold Movie
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Discover 190 | This week we discover how Arkansas wants to ban junk food, Pop tarts scandalous on field stripping and a new food label coming to a freezer aisle near you.
- Arkansas governor calls to ban buying 'junk food' using SNAP benefits
- Pop-Tarts BowlScandalous Snacks Pregame ...
- Conagra Brands adds ‘GLP-1 friendly’ label to some Healthy Choice meals
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Discover MORE | This week we discover one of Peloton’s founding instructors - Hannah Corbin.
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Discover 190 | This week we discover the secret ingredients the FDA adds to our food Whataburger x Wrangler - our inside scoop on this a whimsical Western collaboration And carnivore is in, vegan is out - how the pendulum has swung to the trending consumption of animal products.
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- How the FDA allows companies to add secret ingredients to our food
- Whataburger and Wrangler Are Pardnerin’ on a Rodeo-Themed Clothing Line
- Disco Debrief: After months of negotiations, Idaho farmers reach new long-term water agreement
- The carnivore is back. Are vegan brands out?
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Discover 189 | This week we discover more additives in feed - why misinformation about a cow feed additive prompted people to throw milk away, calling all daddy gang - Alex Cooper is ready for her next act: entering the beverage space, and Tycoon or Tradwife? the New York Times interviews Ballerina Farms.
- Shoppers threaten to boycott Tesco, Morrisons and Aldi over Arla Foods' food additive 'Bovaer'
- 'Call Her Daddy' host Alex Cooper announces new drink 'designed specifically for women'
- Tycoon or Tradwife? The Woman Behind Ballerina Farm Makes Her Own Path
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Discover 188 | This week we discover #backbritishfarmers British farmers protest new tax change that will hammer family farms, McDonald’s x Taylor Swift - the collab no one saw coming, and Nichole Kidman, Keith Urban and Yellowstone celebrities take over a Fort Worth and popular western event.
- Rural uprising over British tax change that critics say will hammer family farms
- McDonald's Just Released a Taylor Swift-Themed Meal — and Yes, There Are Friendship Bracelets
- Taylor Sheridan Recruits Celebrity Friends For a Horse Cutting Event — Nicole Kidman, Brandon Sklenar, and More Take Over Fort Worth This Weekend
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Discover MORE | This week we discover MORE with author Brian Reisinger, the author of Land, Rich, Cash, Poor. The story of the disappearing American farmer that is at once a sweeping economic history of the most urgent, unexplained socioeconomic crisis in our country today and a brutally personal hardship for the families living in it.
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Discover 187 | This week we discover fact checking RFK Jr. - what he gets right, and Wrong — about nutrition, why Kraft has pull Lunchables from school lunch programs, and the staggering 7.5 million dollar settlement Beyond Meat has agreed to pay over the quality of its products.
- What R.F.K. Jr. Gets Right — and Wrong — About Nutrition
- Kraft Heinz removes Lunchables from school lunch program
- $7.5M Beyond Meat false advertising class action settlement
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Discover 186 | This week we discover speculation over who might Trump pick for secretary of agriculture?, Yellowstone Season 5 Part 2 Premier, and the major change Starbucks is making after facing pressure from vegan and lactose-intolerant customers.
- Who might Trump pick for secretary of agriculture?
- ‘Yellowstone’ stars hit the red carpet for show’s season 5, part 2 premiere in NYC
- Starbucks will no longer charge extra for nondairy milk
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Discover MORE | This week we discover MORE with James E. Rogers Ph. D. with Consumer Reports. James is the Director of Food Safety Research and Testing and we are talking all things food safety.
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Discover 185 | This week we discover the dark truth to fast food meat, NFLs outlandish obsession with Uncrustables, and the unhinged approach the Dietary Guidelines are taking as they recommend shifting to plant protein.
- Dark Truth about McDonald’s Meat
- Wait, NFL Players Eat How Many Uncrustables?
- Dietary Guidelines advisers punt on ultraprocessed foods, recommend shift to plant protein
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Discover 184 | This week Joe Rogan and Donald Trump talk agriculture, McDonald’s battles E. coli & what the spooky scary high prices of chocolate means for Halloween.
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Discover MORE | This week we discover MORE with Jerome and Tiffany Davis. This husband/wife duo needs no introduction in the rodeo and PBR world. These two have a long resume in PBR -from Jerome being a world champion bull rider and founding member of the PBR to Tiffany being a sought after stock contract and now they have added PBR coaches to their title as the head coach and assistant general manager to the Carolina Cowboys.
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Discover 183 | This week we discover devastating poultry news across the Midwest, #Cancelkellogs how Parents are Protesting Kellogg's Use of Food Dye, & an international Crumbl cookie SCAM!
- Poultry Plant Shuts Down After USDA Aid
- Kellogg's faces protests over food dyes in popular breakfast cereals
- Aussies Flocked to a Crumbl Cookie Pop-Up in Sydney — But Was it All a Scam?
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Discover MORE | This week we discover the Carolina Cowboys at PBR World Team Finals in Las Vegas, NV! We have two special guests - two of the world’s greatest bull riders - Sage Kimzey and Derek Kolbaba.
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182 | This week we discover Glyphosate - friend or foe - what is the truth behind this maligned and current hot topic, how McDonalds is putting on their suite and tie and heading to court to sue the” Big Four” meat packers, and dairy goes viral - the Utah trend that has captured a fun, out of the box way to drink one of our favorite diary products.
- Courtney Swan on Alex Clark’s Culture Apothecary Podcast
- McDonald's sues several meat packing companies, claims they colluded to inflate beef prices
- ‘Protein Diet Coke’ Is Going Viral, So I Bravely Tried It (for Science)
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181 | This week we discover how PepsiCo is buying out tortilla-chip maker Siete Foods for $1.2 billion, the 500 Miles of Destruction left by Hurricane Helene and the impact on agriculture, and RIP to the Schwan’s guy.
- PepsiCo to buy tortilla-chip maker Siete Foods for $1.2 billion
- 500 Miles of Destruction: Hurricane Helene’s impact on ag across the southeast
- RIP Schwan's Guy: Mourning An American Frozen Food Icon
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180 | This week we discover the current state of America’s health and the Woo Woo Caucus that met last week in front of Senate to advocate for a healthier food system.
- American Health & Nutrition: A Second Opinion
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179 | This week we discover the passion one Super Bowl MVP and Football All-star has for chicken, how a Missouri farmers is suing Tyson for reducing chicken supply and boost prices and major trad wife news regarding Ballerina Farms and social media sensation Nara Smith,
- NFL star Von Miller cuts ribbon for his new poultry plant
- Nara Smith and Lucky Blue Bring Their Kids to Hannah Neeleman's Viral Ballerina Farm in Utah: 'The Best Day'
- Farmers sue Tyson, saying it sacrificed their farms to raise the price of chicken
This week we end the episode with an interview with Deputy Secretary Torres Small. Deputy Secretary Torres Small began as Deputy Secretary a little over a year ago and is the first Latina to hold the position. Before that, she served as Under Secretary for USDA Rural Development, where she helped improve access to high-speed broadband, provide affordable housing options, expand meat processing capacity, grow local and regional food systems, and more in rural communities.
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DISCOVER MORE | This week we discover more with Hailey Kinsel. Hailey is a four-time World Barrel Racing Champion. Hailey shares her incredible story of her mom and dad supporting her throughout her childhood and into adulthood with her dream of barrel racing and her beautiful relationship with her famous horse “Sister”.
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178 | This week we discover how a famous supermodel turned headlines this week as she rode a horse through the Meatpacking District of NYC, What Beyoncé’s Snub at the CMAs Says About Country Music’s Dangerous Hierarchy and the surprising cause of UTI’s that may be in our fridge.
- Bella Hadid (Unofficially) Closes New York Fashion Week With a Little Horse Show in the Meatpacking District
- CMA Awards: Beyoncé Snubbed; Morgan Wallen, Post Malone Earn Multiple Nominations
- UTIs are rising fast—and the cause could be in your refrigerator
Listen to our interview with Dr. Dave Sjeklocha, DVM on “Antibiotic use and the mRNA vaccine in beef with Merck Animal Health” here
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Welcome to “Discover Ag” where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher @NatalieKovarik and a sought after dairy sustainability speaker & millennial dairy farmer @TaraVanderDussen - Discover is your go to podcast for food news. Every Thursday your hosts dish up their entertaining and informative thoughts to keep you in the know & help you “discover” what’s new in the world of food.
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177 | This week we discover the media fueled Starbucks controversy that is not over coffee, but private jets, how one dietician who is fighting back against the mounting war” on “ultra processed foods” and microwaves, plastics and BPA oh my.
- So Starbucks’ CEO commutes to work by private jet? Let’s not pretend the super-rich care about the planet
- Why One Dietitian is Speaking Up for ‘Ultra-Processed’ Foods
- Why You Shouldn’t Microwave Your Food in Plastic Containers, According to Toxicologists and an Epidemiologist
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Welcome to “Discover Ag” where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher @NatalieKovarik and a sought after dairy sustainability speaker & millennial dairy farmer @TaraVanderDussen - Discover is your go to podcast for food news. Every Thursday your hosts dish up their entertaining and informative thoughts to keep you in the know & help you “discover” what’s new in the world of food.
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176 | This week we discover how the state of Florida is in a lawsuit over cultivated meat, how fan favorite tv show Yellowstone is headed to Vegas, and a famous beer brand is highlighting agriculture in a very unique and exciting fashion.
- Florida sued over cultivated meat law
- Wynn Las Vegas To Bring Texas To The Strip With Four Sixes Ranch Steakhouse Pop-Up
- Anheuser-Busch Ignites Electrifying Partnership With Nitro Circus & Nitrocross
We also end this episode with an interview with Kendal Quandahl, who is a Precision Segment Lead for North America at Case IH . We recorded this episode LIVE from the Case IH booth at Farm Progress in Boone, Iowa. Kendal shared all about precision technology at Case IH. You can learn more here
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Welcome to “Discover Ag” where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher @NatalieKovarik and a sought after dairy sustainability speaker & millennial dairy farmer @TaraVanderDussen - Discover is your go to podcast for food news. Every Thursday your hosts dish up their entertaining and informative thoughts to keep you in the know & help you “discover” what’s new in the world of food.
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DISCOVER MORE This week we discover more with Kay Didier aka Granny Bibbins. Don’t forget to check our Granny’s favorite coffee here. And order some Didier Ranch Beef here.
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Welcome to “Discover Ag” where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher @NatalieKovarik and a sought after dairy sustainability speaker & millennial dairy farmer @TaraVanderDussen - Discover is your go to podcast for food news. Every Thursday your hosts dish up their entertaining and informative thoughts to keep you in the know & help you “discover” what’s new in the world of food.
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175 | This week we discover how court battle continues after a new rule mandates only cage-free eggs can be sold in Arizona, Jeremy Clarkson launched a new project to aid British farmers, and Robert F Kennedy Jr's war against the USDA, FDA and processed foods.
- Court battle continues after rule made that only cage-free eggs can be sold in Arizona
- Jeremy Clarkson inundated with praise as he launches new project to help British farmers
- LIVE: RFK Jr. suspends his presidential bid
We also end this episode with an interview with Leo Bose, who is a Harvesting, Livestock and Sprayer Segment Lead at Case IH . We recorded this episode LIVE from the Case IH booth at Farm Progress in Boone, Iowa. Leo shared all about how it is the Year of the Combine at Case IH. You can learn more here
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174 | This week we discover a new public service announcement that has consumers in an uproar regarding artificial dyes, what country stars really think about Post Malone going country, and the politics around Harris’s Plans to Ban Grocery ‘Price Gouging.
- Warning: The New Cover-Up Names for Artificial Food Dyes
- What Country Stars Really Think About Post Malone
- Harris Plans to Ban Grocery ‘Price Gouging.’ What Does the Evidence Say?
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Welcome to “Discover Ag” where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher @NatalieKovarik and a sought after dairy sustainability speaker & millennial dairy farmer @TaraVanderDussen - Discover is your go to podcast for food news. Every Thursday your hosts dish up their entertaining and informative thoughts to keep you in the know & help you “discover” what’s new in the world of food.
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DISCOVER MORE This week we discover more about Dougie Hall, a professional Indian cowboy and pro buckin horse producer. You can find Dougie in the “Voices of the West” documentary.
Find out more about Dougie at Good Medicine Bucking Horses
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Welcome to “Discover Ag” where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher @NatalieKovarik and a sought after dairy sustainability speaker & millennial dairy farmer @TaraVanderDussen - Discover is your go to podcast for food news. Every Thursday your hosts dish up their entertaining and informative thoughts to keep you in the know & help you “discover” what’s new in the world of food.
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173 | This week we discover drama surrounding one of ag’s most time tested brands- John Deere, how Paris Hilton and Nicole Ritchie are back at at it again, and how due to climate change seafood is getting riskier to eat.
- John Deere’s New Gen Z Chief Tractor Officer
- Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie reprise their ‘The Simple Life’ Sonic jobs ahead of reboot
- Seafood Is Getting Riskier to Eat Due to Climate Change, According to Science
This week we want to thank our sponsor Ever.Ag, a worldwide leader in software, insights, and services, that streamlines operations and mitigates risk in food production supply chains, spanning from the farm field to the store shelf. On today’s episode we interview Ryne Braun, Director, Dairy On-Farm Solutions, about their product Maternity Warden. Maternity Warden is a computer vision monitoring solution for your close-up area, powered by artificial intelligence and designed to lower instances of dystocia.
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172 | This week we discover how tobacco companies worked to hook society on processed foods, how Snoop Dogg - the d o double g - became a fixture of the Paris Olympics and were shedding light on a new perspective of the popular plant drink - oat milk.
- Many of today’s unhealthy foods were brought to you by Big Tobacco
- Snoop Dogg steals show at Olympic dressage – despite fear of horses
- Farmers Aren’t Keeping Up With Oat Milk Demand
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Welcome to “Discover Ag” where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher @NatalieKovarik and a sought after dairy sustainability speaker & millennial dairy farmer @TaraVanderDussen - Discover is your go to podcast for food news. Every Thursday your hosts dish up their entertaining and informative thoughts to keep you in the know & help you “discover” what’s new in the world of food.
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171 | This week we discover the queen of the Trad Wives - the viral The Times article that has the internet in an uproar over Ballerina Farms, how Jason Kelce claps back at haters that his new cereal “destroys kids' metabolic health” and America’s young farmers are they burning out.
- Meet the queen of the ‘trad wives’
- Jason Kelce Claps Back at Claim That His New Cereal 'Destroys Kids' Metabolic Health'
- America’s Young Farmers Are Burning Out. I Quit, Too
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Welcome to “Discover Ag” where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher @NatalieKovarik and a sought after dairy sustainability speaker & millennial dairy farmer @TaraVanderDussen - Discover is your go to podcast for food news. Every Thursday your hosts dish up their entertaining and informative thoughts to keep you in the know & help you “discover” what’s new in the world of food.
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Discover MORE | Join us for today’s Discover MORE interview with Jenna Paulette - singer-songwriter. The true-to-her-roots hat act is part of Nashville’s growing wave of female artists who are rewriting the rules and charting their own paths.
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Welcome to “Discover Ag” where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher @NatalieKovarik and a sought after dairy sustainability speaker & millennial dairy farmer @TaraVanderDussen - Discover is your go to podcast for food news. Every Thursday your hosts dish up their entertaining and informative thoughts to keep you in the know & help you “discover” what’s new in the world of food.
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170 | This week we discover How Dr. Phil Primetime” americas therapist goes full on western and PBR front and center Why influencers are encouraging people to spend thunders of dollars on SALT for this latest life chaining wellness hack. And Two Anti-Agriculture Ballot Measures that have the sates of Colorado up in arms.
- TikTokers Claim Celtic Salt Is 'Life-Changing' But Is It Worth The Hype?
- "Dr. Phil Primetime” Puts Bull Riders on the Couch
- Denver Voters to Decide Two Anti-Agriculture Ballot Measures
Welcome to “Discover Ag” where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher @NatalieKovarik and a sought after dairy sustainability speaker & millennial dairy farmer @TaraVanderDussen - Discover is your go to podcast for food news. Every Thursday your hosts dish up their entertaining and informative thoughts to keep you in the know & help you “discover” what’s new in the world of food.
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169 | This week we discover if Apeel is safe? Bill Gates's "organic" produce coating EXPOSED, everything you need to know about Yellowstone season 5 and sticking ultra-processed foods with ‘Tobacco-Style’ warning labels.
- Apeel: Bill Gates’s “Organic” produce coating
- Everything We Know So Far About Yellowstone Season 5
- Argentina, Colombia, and Mexico Affix Their Ultra-Processed Foods With ‘Tobacco-Style’ Warning Labels — Should the US Follow Suit?
Welcome to “Discover Ag” where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher @NatalieKovarik and a sought after dairy sustainability speaker & millennial dairy farmer @TaraVanderDussen - Discover is your go to podcast for food news. Every Thursday your hosts dish up their entertaining and informative thoughts to keep you in the know & help you “discover” what’s new in the world of food.
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Discover MORE | This week we discover MORE with Olympic athlete, dairy farmer, wife and mom, Elle St Pierre. Elle will be competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics for the 1500 m and the 5K.
Welcome to “Discover Ag” where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher @NatalieKovarik and a sought after dairy sustainability speaker & millennial dairy farmer @TaraVanderDussen - Discover is your go to podcast for food news. Every Thursday your hosts dish up their entertaining and informative thoughts to keep you in the know & help you “discover” what’s new in the world of food.
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168 | This week we discover the strawberry fields of Wimbledon and how the humble strawberry became the slam’s most famous food, how TikTok is exploding with “RUBBER FRUIT, and how raw milk went from a Whole Foods staple to a conservative signal.
- Strawberry Fields of Wimbledon
- TikTok Rubber Fruit
- How Raw Milk Went from a Whole Foods Staple to a Conservative Staple
Welcome to “Discover Ag” where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher @NatalieKovarik and a sought after dairy sustainability speaker & millennial dairy farmer @TaraVanderDussen - Discover is your go to podcast for food news. Every Thursday your hosts dish up their entertaining and informative thoughts to keep you in the know & help you “discover” what’s new in the world of food.
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167 | This week we discover “condiment culture” and how Kate Spade New York is quite unexpectedly collaborating with Heinz Ketchup, the number shattering record George Straight recently set, an d the controversy surrounding Denmark as it is set to impose the world’s first emissions tax on livestock.
- Kate Spade and Heinz Unveil Ketchup-inspired collection
- George Strait Breaks Attendance Record with Largest Concert Ever Held in the US
- Denmark is charging farmers a $100 ‘burp tax’ per cow
Welcome to “Discover Ag” where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher @NatalieKovarik and a sought after dairy sustainability speaker & millennial dairy farmer @TaraVanderDussen - Discover is your go to podcast for food news. Every Thursday your hosts dish up their entertaining and informative thoughts to keep you in the know & help you “discover” what’s new in the world of food.
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166 | This week we discover the fascinating history of Dr Pepper and it’s rise to the top as America’s second favorite beverage, a movie produced by Mike Rowe that is uniting our nation this 4th of July, and major controversy happening down under with exporting live sheep from Australia to the Middle East.
- Dr Pepper is now as popular as Pepsi
- Mike Rowe announces new film celebrating America
- Ban on live sheep exports in Australia
We also interview Rob Fisher the CEO of Fisher Vineyards and Mike Newland with Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) about propane’s unique benefits to Fisher Vineyards. At the vineyard, we honored Fisher Vineyards - the first winner of PERC’s Energy for Everyone Hero Award in the agriculture market.
Visit propane.com/agriculture to learn more about the types of propane-powered equipment available for farming applications. And how you can possibly use Propane for Cost and Time Savings on your farm and sustainability measures with its environmental benefits.
Welcome to “Discover Ag” where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher @NatalieKovarik and a sought after dairy sustainability speaker & millennial dairy farmer @TaraVanderDussen - Discover is your go to podcast for food news. Every Thursday your hosts dish up their entertaining and informative thoughts to keep you in the know & help you “discover” what’s new in the world of food.
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To the men and women at Case IH, farming is a way of life. A life they live every day on millions of acres across North America. Get to know the farmers who work at Case IH and see how they bring that perspective into everything Case IH does. Visit Case IH to see their stories and even share your own. Built by Farmers - Case IH.
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165 | This week we discover why the internet is furious - and we mean furious - with Chipotle, the latest announcement from the queen herself Dolly Parton that is stirring up some major excitement for Dolly fans everywhere, and how Eastern Idaho farmers have been left scraping and desperate after the state issued a major curtailment putting 500,00 acres of farmland and thousand of family farms at risk.
Welcome to “Discover Ag” where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher @NatalieKovarik and a sought after dairy sustainability speaker & millennial dairy farmer @TaraVanderDussen - Discover is your go to podcast for food news. Every Thursday your hosts dish up their entertaining and informative thoughts to keep you in the know & help you “discover” what’s new in the world of food.
Connect on a more personal level with your hosts by JOINING “CLUB DISCOVER”. Our once weekly newsletter where Natalie & Tara share all their latest discoveries from what they are watching, eating, cooking, reading, buying, listening to, wearing and more. It’s the insider scoop on all the things your hosts are LOVING AND DISCOVERING!!!!
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& THANK YOU TO OUR MAIN SPONSOR CASE IH.
To the men and women at Case IH, farming is a way of life. A life they live every day on millions of acres across North America. Get to know the farmers who work at Case IH and see how they bring that perspective into everything Case IH does. Visit Case IH to see their stories and even share your own. Built by Farmers - Case IH.
Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.
164 | This week we discover why your beloved morning glass of fresh squeezed orange juice might become something of a memory, the looming, dooming bad news for fans of the viral prebiotic soda Poppi, and a candy companies multimillion dollar plan to fight climate change with milk.
Welcome to “Discover Ag” where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher @NatalieKovarik and a sought after dairy sustainability speaker & millennial dairy farmer @TaraVanderDussen - Discover is your go to podcast for food news. Every Thursday your hosts dish up their entertaining and informative thoughts to keep you in the know & help you “discover” what’s new in the world of food.
Connect on a more personal level with your hosts by JOINING “CLUB DISCOVER”. Our once weekly newsletter where Natalie & Tara share all their latest discoveries from what they are watching, eating, cooking, reading, buying, listening tom wearing and more. It’s the insider scoop on all the things your hosts are LOVING AND DISCOVERING!!!!
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WILDGRAIN: Artisan breads, pasta & pastries directly to your door Code “DISCOVER”
ENCHANTMENT VINEYARDS Family-owned winery & the only ingredient in their wine is grapes. No additives. Code “DISCOVER20”
& THANK YOU TO OUR MAIN SPONSOR CASE IH.
To the men and women at Case IH, farming is a way of life. A life they live every day on millions of acres across North America. Get to know the farmers who work at Case IH and see how they bring that perspective into everything Case IH does. Visit Case IH to see their stories and even share your own. Built by Farmers - Case IH.
Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.
163 | This week we discover how Subway is under attack for the way it prepares its food (cough cough subway steak), how Clarkson farms is celebrating a new shattering milestone, and how Bill Gates is doing the most-est for the planet by reducing cow methane emissions — or is he?
Welcome to “Discover Ag” where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher @NatalieKovarik and a sought after dairy sustainability speaker & millennial dairy farmer @TaraVanderDussen - Discover is your go to podcast for food news. Every Thursday your hosts dish up their entertaining and informative thoughts to keep you in the know & help you “discover” what’s new in the world of food.
Connect on a more personal level with your hosts by JOINING “CLUB DISCOVER”. Our once weekly newsletter where Natalie & Tara share all their latest discoveries from what they are watching, eating, cooking, reading, buying, listening tom wearing and more. It’s the insider scoop on all the things your hosts are LOVING AND DISCOVERING!!!!
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AGSURE: Insurance that specializes in agribusiness. Contact them at 505-377-3897
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ENCHANTMENT VINEYARDS Family-owned winery & the only ingredient in their wine is grapes. No additives. Code “DISCOVER20”
& THANK YOU TO OUR MAIN SPONSOR CASE IH.
To the men and women at Case IH, farming is a way of life. A life they live every day on millions of acres across North America. Get to know the farmers who work at Case IH and see how they bring that perspective into everything Case IH does. Visit Case IH to see their stories and even share your own. Built by Farmers - Case IH.
Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.
The top 3 trending food and agriculture topics you need to know this week are:
- Burger King Faces Legal Claim Over Size of Whopper | Read the Full Story
- American Farmland: Why Investors Are Turning To This Asset Class | Read the Full Story
- France Has So Much Extra Wine, It's Paying Farmers $215 MILLION to Destroy It | Read the Full Story
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We need your help! Hit this link https://panelpicker.sxsw.com/vote/138250 and vote for our Discover Ag panel at South by Southwest. The top 3 trending food and agriculture topics you need to know this week are: • Peanut Allergy Is On The Rise | Read the story here • How Pumpkin Spice Latte Became Cult Favorite | Read the story here • Researchers Explore Heavy Metals in Crops | Read the story here ______________________________________________________ JOIN OUR DISCOVER AG EMAIL LIST (https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63fcf241fb7be5738b99a2c4) FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen | @DiscoverAg_ _______________________________________________________ GOOD RANCHERS: CODE “DISCOVER” AT CHECKOUT Good Ranchers is an American Meat Company working to connect American farmers and American families. 100% of their meat is born, raised and harvested in the US and they donate 10 meals to families in need for every box purchased. You can find them at Good Ranchers and be sure to use code “DISCOVER” to save $$$$$. _______________________________________________________ RINGERS WESTERN: CODE “DISCOVER” AT CHECKOUT Ringers Western Wear is one of our new favorite western wear brands! They are the epitome of country cool. You can find the at Ringers Western (link us.ringerswestern.com) and be sure to use code "DISCOVER" to save $$$$$. ________________________________________________________ MORNING AG CLIPS: AMERICA'S #1 AG NEW SOURCE You find their website and more ag news articles at Morning Ag Clips. _______________________________________________________ & THANK YOU TO OUR MAIN SPONSOR CASE IH. To the men and women at Case IH, farming is a way of life. A life they live every day on millions of acres across North America. Get to know the farmers who work at Case IH and see how they bring that perspective into everything Case IH does. Visit http://BuiltbyFarmers.com to see their stories and even share your own. Built by Farmers Case IH.
Today's episode is a little different. Today Tara and Natalie are getting personal again, but with the addition of their husbands Luke and Dan. They are sharing what it was like when they met, Luke and Dan's first impressions of each other, what they love about agriculture, and so much more. Join us on this special Husbands Gone Wild episode! Watch on YouTube Discover Ag Podcast Follow Us on Instagram! @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen | @DiscoverAg_
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To the men and women at Case IH, farming is a way of life. A life they live every day on millions of acres across North America. Get to know the farmers who work at Case IH and see how they bring that perspective into everything Case IH does. Visit http://BuiltbyFarmers.com to see their stories and even share your own. Built by Farmers Case IH.
This week on the Discover Ag podcast, Nat and Tara are finishing up with their summer "Debunking Series" where they've been debunking negative documentaries about agriculture and food.
In this episode they discuss the film "To Which We Belong" with the films director Pamela Boll.
Nat and Tara, along with Pamela share their first impressions and thoughts of the documentary. Points that are mentioned:
- Pamela emphasizes the significance of soil health, microbial life, diverse plant growth and its centrality in regenerative agriculture.
- The importance of breaking away from stereotypes and preconceived notions about different types of farms and operations.
- The concept of holistic and interconnected farming practices, where various aspects of agriculture, such as land farming and ocean farming, are viewed as interrelated systems.
- The vital role of women in animal agriculture, particularly in developing nations. An emphasis that cattle farming can provide crucial resources and livelihood opportunities for women and their families.
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• What is Tomato Girl Summer | Read the story here
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To the men and women at Case IH, farming is a way of life. A life they live every day on millions of acres across North America. Get to know the farmers who work at Case IH and see how they bring that perspective into everything Case IH does. Visit http://BuiltbyFarmers.com to see their stories and even share your own. Built by Farmers Case IH.
This week on the Discover Ag podcast, Nat and Tara are back with their summer "Debunking Series" where they will debunk negative documentaries about agriculture and food.
In this episode they discuss the documentary "Seaspiracy".
Nat and Tara, along with their guest Valentine Thomas share their first impressions and thoughts of the documentary that claims that fishing is damaging our planet. Points mentioned:
- The documentary, similar to "Cowspiracy," jumps from topic to topic, overwhelming viewers with information.
- Highlights issues like overfishing, plastics in the ocean, and marine life challenges, but fails to present a balanced view and focuses only on the negative aspects of the fishing industry.
- The filmmakers have a one-sided approach and refuse to engage in conversations with experts who could have provided a more balanced perspective on the seafood industry.
In our next episode, we'll be discussing the documentary "To Which We Belong". Don't miss it!
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The top 3 trending food and agriculture topics you need to know this week are:
• Influencers Built Up This Wellness Startup- Until They Started Getting Sick | Read the story here
• How Beer Is Helping Salmon Find Their Way Home From The Ocean | Read the story here
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________________________________________________________ NEUTRAL Today’s episode is proudly sponsored by Neutral, the first carbon-neutral food company in the U.S. Neutral partners directly with dairy farmers to provide expert guidance and financial support for implementing climate-smart practices on farms. If you’re a farmer or rancher interested in partnering, visit our website at www.eatneutral.com. And find Neutral milk nationwide in Whole Foods, Sprouts, and other natural retailers. ________________________________________________________
& THANK YOU TO OUR MAIN SPONSOR CASE IH.
To the men and women at Case IH, farming is a way of life. A life they live every day on millions of acres across North America. Get to know the farmers who work at Case IH and see how they bring that perspective into everything Case IH does. Visit http://BuiltbyFarmers.com to see their stories and even share your own. Built by Farmers Case IH.
The top 3 trending food and agriculture topics you need to know this week are:
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Today's episode is a little different than anything Natalie and Tara have done on the podcast before. Today they get personal. Sharing their how they met, first impressions of each other, and growing up in agriculture. Lots of similarities and so many differences. Join us on this special Meet Your Discover Hosts! Watch on YouTube Discover Ag Podcast Follow Us on Instagram! @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen | @DiscoverAg_
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The top 3 trending food and agriculture news pieces you need to know this week are:
- US FDA Reviewing Concerns Over Logan Paul's PRIME Energy Drink Read the Story Here.
- Burger King May Have Single Handedly Ended the Barbiecore Trend | Read the Story Here
- Tyson Announces Heightened Standard for Antibiotic Use | Read the Story Here
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The top 3 trending food and agriculture news pieces you need to know this week are:
- Subway's Beefed Up Sandwiches are a Hit and Miss | Read the Story Here.
- Evocado Could Be a Greener Alternative to 'Green Gold' | Read the Story Here
- White House Greenlights Research into Reflecting Sunlight to Address Climate Change
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This week on the Discover Ag podcast, Nat and Tara are back with their new summer series called "Debunking Series" where they will debunk negative documentaries about agriculture and food one week and bring you a documentary on the opposite side the following week.
In this episode they discuss the documentary "Sacred Cow" with one of it's co-producers, Diana Rogers.
Nat and Tara, along with Diana, share their thoughts about the documentary, and discuss last week's "Cowspiracy" and more:
- the how and why behind the different butcher shops featured
- bringing the conversation back to the nutrition side of things and the challenges of supplements especially in developing nations
- the economic impact of of cattle grazing
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The top 3 trending food and agriculture news pieces you need to know this week are:
- SHEIN is Sending Influencers to Promote it's China Factory | Read the Story Here.
- South Florida Community Ordered to Quarantine After Invasive Snail Sighting | Read the Story Here
- Senate committee holds hearing on Amazon deforestation, cattle supply chain| Read the Story Here
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This week on the Discover Ag podcast, Nat and Tara are back with their summer "Debunking Series" where they will debunk negative documentaries about agriculture and food.
In this episode they discuss the documentary "Cowspiracy".
Nat and Tara share their first impressions and thoughts of the documentary that says that animal ag is terrible for the planet. Points mentioned:
- How the film is based on shoddy, non peer reviewed research that has been cherry picked to fit the narrative.
- Lack of experts and listing of credentials of those interviewed in the film.
- Pointing out some key things they missed like water, population increase, and nutritional benefits of animal protein.
In our next episode, we'll be discussing the documentary "Sacred Cow" and interviewing one of the co-producers of the film, Diana Rogers . Don't miss it!
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The top 3 trending food and agriculture news pieces you need to know this week are:
- Diary Farmers Resort to Dumping Thousands of Gallons of Milk | Read the Story Here.
- 32 Year Old Spent $2,000 Setting Up An AirBnb In Her Neighbors Barn - Now Brings in $2.88 Million | Read the Story Here
- US Approves the Sale of Lab Grown Chicken | Read the Story Here
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This week's show is brought to you by Propane Education and Research Council. PERC is a nonprofit that provides leading propane safety and training programs and invests in research and development of new propane powered technologies.
On this week’s show, Nat and Tara are joined by Mike Newland, director of Agriculture Business Development for PERC, they plan to cover several topics including:
- The various uses of propane on farms and ranches
- The myth that electrifying everything is the only way to be environmentally friendly
- Discussing the carbon intensity of propane compared to the electric grid
- The government's recognition of propane as an environmentally clean fuel.
- The importance of collaboration and partnerships to achieve ambitious goals in the agriculture industry.
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The top 3 trending food and agriculture news pieces you need to know this week are:
- Farmer-led Political Party Emerges in Ireland to Fight Against Current Emissions Policy | Read the Story Here.
- Are Skittles Dangerous? A California Bill Aims to Ban Chemicals in Candy | Read the Story Here
- Ireland Looking to Kill 200,00 Cows To Fight Climate Change. Are U.S Herds Next?USDA Weighs Bans on Chocolate Milk in School Cafeterias
| Read the Story Here
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The top 3 trending food and agriculture news pieces you need to know this week are:
- Pete Davidson Leaves PETA Unhinged Voicemail | Read the Story Here.
- New York City Residents May Soon Have To Compost Their Food Scraps | Read the Story Here
- Ireland Looking to Kill 200,00 Cows To Fight Climate Change. Are U.S Herds Next?
| Read the Story Here
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This week on the Discover Ag podcast, Nat and Tara are back with their new summer series called "Debunking Series" where they will debunk negative documentaries about agriculture and food one week and bring you a documentary on the opposite side the following week.
In this episode they discuss the documentary "Beyond Impossible" with it's creator Vinnie Tortorich.
Nat and Tara, along with Vinnie, share their thoughts about the his documentary, and discuss last week's "Game Changers" and more:
- the interesting ties between vegan, vegetarian, and pop culture
- why we are getting it so wrong in the states and why veganism should stay out of politics
- the importance of food choice, and the important and sometimes missing conversation around nutrients, calories, and accessibility.
You can go here to find out more about Vinnie you and make sure to join us next Tuesday for our next installment in our "Debunking Series".
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The top 3 trending food and agriculture news pieces you need to know this week are:
- Bear Grylls ‘Embarrassed’ by his vegan advocacy and regrets cookbook | Read the Story Here.
- This Generation Won’t End Factory Farming, But The Next One Might | Read the Story Here
- Bison Calf at Yellowstone is Euthanized After Man’s Intervention
| Read the Story Here
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This week on the Discover Ag podcast, Nat and Tara introduce a new summer series called "Debunking Series" where they will debunk negative documentaries about agriculture and food.
In this episode they discuss the documentary "Game Changers" with the help of Lauren Twigg, a registered and licensed dietician with a background in farming, who provides her expertise on nutrition.
Nat and Tara, along with Lauren, share their first impressions of the documentary and discuss the premise of the plant-based diet. Points mentioned:
- not discussing the benefits of animal protein and only showcasing high-intensity athletes who have a team of experts planning their diets.
- nutrient deficiencies that can occur in a plant-based diet and the importance of nutrition literacy.
- the documentary cherry-picks data and narratives that work for its premise, rather than looking at the bigger picture. Lauren emphasizes the power of plants in supporting one's health, but also advocates for a well-balanced diet that includes animal products.
In our next episode, we'll be discussing the documentary "Beyond Impossible" and interviewing the man behind the movie, Vinnie Tortorich. Don't miss it!
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To the men and women at Case IH, farming is a way of life. A life they live every day on millions of acres across North America. Get to know the farmers who work at Case IH and see how they bring that perspective into everything Case IH does. Visit BuiltbyFarmers.com to see their stories and even share your own. Built by Farmers. Case IH.
The top 3 trending food and agriculture news pieces you need to know this week are:
- Ditch the Diary: Advocates press for end to Indy 500 milk-drinking tradition. | Read the Story Here.
- John Kerry Declares War on US Farmers. | Read the Story Here
- Lab Grown Meat's Carbon Footprint Potentially Worse Than Retail Beef | Read the Story Here
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To the men and women at Case IH, farming is a way of life. A life they live every day on millions of acres across North America. Get to know the farmers who work at Case IH and see how they bring that perspective into everything Case IH does. Visit http://BuiltbyFarmers.com to see their stories and even share your own. Built by Farmers. Case IH.
On this week’s show, Nat and Tara have a special advocacy episode today with the team from Case IH and they plan to cover several topics including,
- What is Autonomy and Precision Technology
- Operation Labor and Autonomy
- Sustainability and Autonomy
- What Can a Self Driving Tractor Do
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Discover Ag is brought to you in part by CASEIH.
To the men and women at Case IH, farming is a way of life. A life they live every day on millions of acres across North America. Get to know the farmers who work at Case IH and see how they bring that perspective into everything Case IH does. Visit BuiltbyFarmers.com to see their stories and even share your own. Built by Farmers. Case IH.
The top 3 trending food and agriculture news pieces you need to know this week are:
- Supreme Court upholds California law on humane pork sales | Read the Story Here
- Aubrey Plaza Is the Unfortunate New Face of the Milk Wars | Read the Story Here
- Sorry vegans, a major health organization says meat, eggs and milk are vital sources of ‘much-needed nutrients’ | Read the Story Here
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Discover Ag is brought to you in part by CASEIH.
To the men and women at Case IH, farming is a way of life. A life they live every day on millions of acres across North America. Get to know the farmers who work at Case IH and see how they bring that perspective into everything Case IH does. Visit http://BuiltbyFarmers.com to see their stories and even share your own. Built by Farmers. Case IH.
The top 3 trending food and agriculture news pieces you need to know this week are:
- Taco Bell®, Cargill and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Partner to Restore Habitats and Expand Sustainable Farming Practices in Beef Supply Chain | Read the Story Here
- What a Girl’s Goat Teaches Us About Our Food | Read the Story Here
- Kentucky Cattle Scheme With 78,000 Ghost Cattle Unravels | Read the Story Here
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Discover Ag is brought to you in part by CASEIH.
To the men and women at Case IH, farming is a way of life. A life they live every day on millions of acres across North America. Get to know the farmers who work at Case IH and see how they bring that perspective into everything Case IH does. Visit http://BuiltbyFarmers.com to see their stories and even share your own. Built by Farmers. Case IH.
The top 3 trending food and agriculture news pieces you need to know this week are:
- Beef tallow skincare trend concerning docs: ‘Not really the best’ | Read the Story Here
- Ultra-processing: The solution for safer, greener, more nutritious food? | Read the Story Here
- 37 Missouri Smithfield sow farms may be closing this month | Read the Story Here
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To the men and women at Case IH, farming is a way of life. A life they live every day on millions of acres across North America. Get to know the farmers who work at Case IH and see how they bring that perspective into everything Case IH does. Visit http://BuiltbyFarmers.com to see their stories and even share your own. Built by Farmers. Case IH.
On this week’s show, Nat and Tara have a special advocacy episode today with Dr. Dave Sjeklocha, DVM a Technical Services Veterinarian, as they plan to cover several topics including,
- Introduction of Merck Animal Health & Dr. Dave Sjeklocha, DVM
- Overview of Cattle Antibiotics Compared to Human Antibiotics
- The Conversation Around the Consumer’s View on Antibiotics
- The Withdrawal Period of Antibiotics in Cattle
- What you Need to Know About the mRNA Vaccine
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The top 3 trending food and agriculture news pieces you need to know this week are:
- Saudi company draws unlimited Arizona ground water to grow alfalfa amid drought | Read the Story Here
- Stop Taking Rides In The Horse Drawn Carriages Of New York City | Read the Story Here
- Posts misrepresent safety of produce-protecting solution from Apeel | Read the Story Here
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The top 3 trending food and agriculture news pieces you need to know this week are:
- Why New York’s (Mostly) Vegan Mayor Wants to Cut the City’s Meat Budget | Read the Story Here
- New report reveals major flaws with flagship carbon credits scheme on Indigenous land in Kenya | Read the Story Here
- Carbon neutral milk brand attracts celebrity investors, picks up raft of new retail accounts | Read the Story Here
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Catch the FULL show notes here: https://www.thehandsthatfeedus.com/podcast-episodes/083-war-on-meat
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CULVERS THANK YOU FARMERS PROJECT
Mark your calendars - May 4th - visit your local Culver’s for Scoops of Thanks Day and Donate $1 to agricultural education and get a single scoop of Fresh Frozen Custard. All proceeds benefit the Thank You Farmers® Project. Click here to learn more
Thank You Farmers Project | Supporting America's Family Farms | Culver's _______________________________________________________
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Discover Ag is brought to you in part by CASEIH.
To the men and women at Case IH, farming is a way of life. A life they live every day on millions of acres across North America. Get to know the farmers who work at Case IH and see how they bring that perspective into everything Case IH does. Visit http://BuiltbyFarmers.com to see their stories and even share your own. Built by Farmers. Case IH.
On this week’s show, Nat and Tara have a special advocacy episode today with Megan Kaiser, a soybean farmer and soil scientist, as they plan to cover several topics including,
- Introduction of Meagan Kaiser
- Overview of Soybeans and their unexpected sustainable uses
- Soybean Oil & Renewable Bio-Diesel
- Soybeans & Soil Health
- How Soy Affects American Waterway Infrastructure
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The top 3 trending food and agriculture news pieces you need to know this week are:
- Just Eat the Non-Organic Blueberries – Here’s Why You Should Disregard the ‘Dirty Dozen’ | Read the Story Here
- Texas oyster farms collect their first harvest | Read the Story Here
- The worst farm fire in decades kills 18,000 cows in West Texas | Read the Story Here
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Catch the FULL show notes here: https://www.thehandsthatfeedus.com/podcast-episodes/081-the-devastating-dairy-fire-organics-dirty-dozen-and-oysters-in-texas
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CULVERS THANK YOU FARMERS PROJECT
Mark your calendars - May 4th - visit your local Culver’s for Scoops of Thanks Day and Donate $1 to agricultural education and get a single scoop of Fresh Frozen Custard. All proceeds benefit the Thank You Farmers® Project. Click here to learn more
Thank You Farmers Project | Supporting America's Family Farms | Culver's _______________________________________________________
GOOD RANCHERS CODE “DISCOVER” AT CHECKOUT
Good ranchers is an American Meat Company working to connect American farmers and American families. You can find them at
Good Ranchers and be sure to use code “DISCOVER” for a discount.
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Ringers Western Wear is one of our new favorite western wear brands! Visit us.ringerswestern.com and fill up a cart using our exclusive code DISCOVER made especially for our valued listeners.
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Discover Ag is brought to you in part by CASEIH.
To the men and women at Case IH, farming is a way of life. A life they live every day on millions of acres across North America. Get to know the farmers who work at Case IH and see how they bring that perspective into everything Case IH does. Visit http://BuiltbyFarmers.com to see their stories and even share your own. Built by Farmers. Case IH.
The top 3 trending food and agriculture news pieces you need to know this week are:
- HelloFresh Halts Use of Coconut Milk From Thailand Due to Forced Monkey Labor Claims | Read the Story Here
- Report Suggests ‘Rampant’ Greenwashing in Food Sector | Read the Story Here
- Chipotle Mexican Grill backs Zero Acre Farms, a developer of sustainable cooking oil | Read the Story Here
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Catch the FULL show notes here: https://www.thehandsthatfeedus.com/podcast-episodes/
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CULVERS THANK YOU FARMERS PROJECT
Mark your calendars - May 4th - visit your local Culver’s for Scoops of Thanks Day and Donate $1 to agricultural education and get a single scoop of Fresh Frozen Custard. All proceeds benefit the Thank You Farmers® Project. Click here to learn more
Thank You Farmers Project | Supporting America's Family Farms | Culver's _______________________________________________________
GOOD RANCHERS CODE “DISCOVER” AT CHECKOUT
Good ranchers is an American Meat Company working to connect American farmers and American families. You can find them at
Good Ranchers and be sure to use code “DISCOVER” for a discount.
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Discover Ag is brought to you in part by Ringers Western Wear
USE CODE “DISCOVER” TO SAVE 20%
Ringers Western Wear is one of our new favorite western wear brands! Visit us.ringerswestern.com and fill up a cart using our exclusive code DISCOVER made especially for our valued listeners.
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Discover Ag is brought to you in part by CASEIH.
To the men and women at Case IH, farming is a way of life. A life they live every day on millions of acres across North America. Get to know the farmers who work at Case IH and see how they bring that perspective into everything Case IH does. Visit http://BuiltbyFarmers.com to see their stories and even share your own. Built by Farmers. Case IH.
The top 3 trending food and agriculture news pieces you need to know this week are:
- HelloFresh Halts Use of Coconut Milk From Thailand Due to Forced Monkey Labor Claims | Read the Story Here
- Report Suggests ‘Rampant’ Greenwashing in Food Sector | Read the Story Here
- Chipotle Mexican Grill backs Zero Acre Farms, a developer of sustainable cooking oil | Read the Story Here
Watch on YouTube Discover Ag Podcast Follow Us on Instagram! @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen | @DiscoverAg_
Catch the FULL show notes here: https://www.thehandsthatfeedus.com/podcast-episodes/
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CULVERS THANK YOU FARMERS PROJECT
Mark your calendars - May 4th - visit your local Culver’s for Scoops of Thanks Day and Donate $1 to agricultural education and get a single scoop of Fresh Frozen Custard. All proceeds benefit the Thank You Farmers® Project. Click here to learn more
Thank You Farmers Project | Supporting America's Family Farms | Culver's _______________________________________________________
GOOD RANCHERS CODE “DISCOVER” AT CHECKOUT
Good ranchers is an American Meat Company working to connect American farmers and American families. You can find them at
Good Ranchers and be sure to use code “DISCOVER” for a discount.
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Discover Ag is brought to you in part by Ringers Western Wear
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Ringers Western Wear is one of our new favorite western wear brands! Visit us.ringerswestern.com and fill up a cart using our exclusive code DISCOVER made especially for our valued listeners.
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Discover Ag is brought to you in part by CASEIH.
To the men and women at Case IH, farming is a way of life. A life they live every day on millions of acres across North America. Get to know the farmers who work at Case IH and see how they bring that perspective into everything Case IH does. Visit http://BuiltbyFarmers.com to see their stories and even share your own. Built by Farmers. Case IH.
On this week’s show, Nat and Tara have a special advocacy episode today with Dr. Kim Stackhouse-Lawson and they plan to cover several topics including,
- Introduction of Dr. Kim Stackhouse-Lawson, Director of CSU AgNext
- An overview of AgNext
- Deep diving into the science behind how feed additives affect methane output
- 3 Nop as a Feed Additive
- Grazing and Feedlot Cattle
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Catch the show notes here: https://www.thehandsthatfeedus.com/podcast-episodes/dr-kim-stackhouse-lawson-csu-agnext
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CULVERS THANK YOU FARMERS PROJECT
Mark your calendars - May 4th - visit your local Culver’s for Scoops of Thanks Day and Donate $1 to agricultural education and get a single scoop of Fresh Frozen Custard. All proceeds benefit the Thank You Farmers® Project. Click here to learn more
Thank You Farmers Project | Supporting America's Family Farms | Culver's _______________________________________________________
GOOD RANCHERS CODE “DISCOVER” AT CHECKOUT
Good ranchers is an American Meat Company working to connect American farmers and American families. You can find them at
Good Ranchers and be sure to use code “DISCOVER” for a discount.
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Discover Ag is brought to you in part by CASEIH.
To the men and women at Case IH, farming is a way of life. A life they live every day on millions of acres across North America. Get to know the farmers who work at Case IH and see how they bring that perspective into everything Case IH does. Visit http://BuiltbyFarmers.com to see their stories and even share your own. Built by Farmers. Case IH.
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Ringers Western Wear is one of our new favorite western wear brands! We love that the clothing can be worn both on and off the ranch/farm. It’s high quality, comfortable and practical but also cute and fashionable. As we transition into the warmer seasons we truly can't think of a better brand to take the whole family's wardrobe from Winter to Summer. Visit us.ringerswestern.com and fill up a cart using our exclusive code DISCOVER made especially for our valued listeners.
The top 3 trending food and agriculture news pieces you need to know this week are:
- In Fields Sown With Bombs, Ukraine’s Farmers Risk Deadly Harvest | Read the Story Here
- Wash, blow dry and 1.5 degrees please: hairdressers trained to talk about climate action | Read the Story Here
- Italy Proposes A Ban On Lab-Grown Meats To Protect Its Food Heritage | Read the Story Here
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Catch the show notes here: https://www.thehandsthatfeedus.com/podcast-episodes/078-italy-bans-lab-grown-meat
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CULVERS THANK YOU FARMERS PROJECT
Mark your calendars - May 4th - visit your local Culver’s for Scoops of Thanks Day and Donate $1 to agricultural education and get a single scoop of Fresh Frozen Custard. All proceeds benefit the Thank You Farmers® Project. Click here to learn more
Thank You Farmers Project | Supporting America's Family Farms | Culver's _______________________________________________________
GOOD RANCHERS CODE “DISCOVER” AT CHECKOUT
Good ranchers is an American Meat Company working to connect American farmers and American families. You can find them at
Good Ranchers and be sure to use code “DISCOVER” for a discount.
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Discover Ag is brought to you in part by CASEIH.
To the men and women at Case IH, farming is a way of life. A life they live every day on millions of acres across North America. Get to know the farmers who work at Case IH and see how they bring that perspective into everything Case IH does. Visit http://BuiltbyFarmers.com to see their stories and even share your own. Built by Farmers. Case IH.
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Discover Ag is brought to you in part by Ringers Western Wear
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Ringers Western Wear is one of our new favorite western wear brands! We love that the clothing can be worn both on and off the ranch/farm. It’s high quality, comfortable and practical but also cute and fashionable. As we transition into the warmer seasons we truly can't think of a better brand to take the whole family's wardrobe from Winter to Summer. Visit us.ringerwestern.com and fill up a cart using our exclusive code DISCOVER made especially for our valued listeners.
The top 3 trending food and agriculture news pieces you need to know this week are:
- PepsiCo commits $216 million for regenerative agriculture projects | Read the Story Here
- Biden Administration Pledges $25 Million to Bring Bison Back to Tribal Lands | Read the Story Here
- California crops lost after floods; how much of the US will feel the shortage? | Read the Story Here
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Catch the show notes here: https://www.thehandsthatfeedus.com/podcast-episodes/077-flooding-bison-regenerative-ag
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Discover Ag is brought to you in part by CASEIH.
To the men and women at Case IH, farming is a way of life. A life they live every day on millions of acres across North America. Get to know the farmers who work at Case IH and see how they bring that perspective into everything Case IH does. Visit http://BuiltbyFarmers.com to see their stories and even share your own. Built by Farmers. Case IH.
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Discover Ag is brought to you in part by Ringers Western Wear
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Ringers Western Wear is one of our new favorite western wear brands! We love that the clothing can be worn both on and off the ranch/farm. It’s high quality, comfortable and practical but also cute and fashionable. As we transition into the warmer seasons we truly can't think of a better brand to take the whole family's wardrobe from Winter to Summer. Visit us.ringerwestern.com and fill up a cart using our exclusive code DISCOVER made especially for our valued listeners.
The top 3 trending food and agriculture news pieces you need to know this week are:
- Utah school gives kids 'disgusting' insects to eat in class for climate assignment on cows killing the Earth | Read the Story Here
- Bill Gates backs new startup aiming to reduce emissions from cow burps | Read the Story Here
- Taxing Farming is Vital for Denmark's Climate Target, Government Adviser Says | Read the Story Here
Watch on YouTube Discover Ag Podcast Follow Us on Instagram! @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen | @DiscoverAg_
Catch the show notes here: https://www.thehandsthatfeedus.com/podcast-episodes/075-bill-gates-seaweed
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Discover Ag is brought to you in part by Ringers Western Wear
USE CODE “DISCOVER” TO SAVE 20%
Ringers Western Wear is one of our new favorite western wear brands! We love that the clothing can be worn both on and off the ranch/farm. It’s high quality, comfortable and practical but also cute and fashionable. As we transition into the warmer seasons we truly can't think of a better brand to take the whole family's wardrobe from Winter to Summer. Visit us.ringerwestern.com and fill up a cart using our exclusive code DISCOVER made especially for our valued listeners.
Discover Ag is brought to you in part by CASEIH.
To the men and women at Case IH, farming is a way of life. A life they live every day on millions of acres across North America. Get to know the farmers who work at Case IH and see how they bring that perspective into everything Case IH does. Visit http://BuiltbyFarmers.com to see their stories and even share your own. Built by Farmers. Case IH.
The top 3 trending food and agriculture news pieces you need to know this week:
- Health Concerns Grow as Oklahoma Farmers Fertilize Cropland with Treated Sewage | Read the Story Here
- IKEA Will Eliminate Dairy Products from Menus by 2030 As It Goes All In On Sustainability | Read the Story Here
- Made in the USA? Proposed rule clarifies grocery meat labels | Read the Story Here
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Discover Ag is brought to you in part by CASEIH.
“To the men and women at Case IH, farming is a way of life. A life they live every day on millions of acres across North America. Get to know the farmers who work at Case IH and see how they bring that perspective into everything Case IH does. Visit BuiltbyFarmers.com to see their stories and even share your own. Built by Farmers. Case IH.”
The top 3 trending food and agriculture news pieces you need to know this week are:
- How Much U.S. Farmland Does China Really Own? More Than Bill Gates—And Less Than 17 Other Countries | Read the Story Here
- 19 feral cows killed in NM in aerial operation that used high powered rifles | Read the Story Here
- Fruit and vegetables are being rationed in U.K. supermarkets as farmers warn food resilience is ‘gone’ | Read the Story Here
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Catch the show notes here: https://www.thehandsthatfeedus.com/podcast-episodes /073-govt-rationing
The top 3 trending food and agriculture news pieces you need to know this week are:
- How climate change is making tampons (and lots of other stuff) more expensive
- USDA Moves to Stop Organic Food Fraud, Finally
- Soy, Oat and Almond Drinks Can Be Called Milk, F.D.A. Says
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Catch the show notes here: https://www.thehandsthatfeedus.com/podcast-episodes/072-climate-change-click-bait
On this week’s show, Nat and Tara have a special advocacy episode today with Dr. Frank Mitloehner and they plan to cover several topics including,
- What role agriculture plays in our modern day food system
- Local sustainability vs global sustainability
- Methane vs Co2
- History of ruminant animals
- And more!
Watch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj4yD39GDvzjbnXvwy0_VPg
Follow Us on Instagram! @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen | @DiscoverAg_
Catch the show notes here: https://www.thehandsthatfeedus.com/podcast-episodes /071-advocacy-frank-mitloehner
The top 3 trending food and agriculture news pieces you need to know this week are:
- Dairy farmer decries mandatory 'milk dumping' to keep prices high | Read the Story Here
- Here’s what the derailed Ohio train was carrying — and what was burned | Read the story here
- USDA Launches Cattle-Sales Database to Check Meat Giants’ Power | Read the story here
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The top 3 trending food and agriculture news pieces you need to know this week are:
- Egg shortage breeds chicken-feed conspiracies | Read the Story Here
- Class-action lawsuits alleging Beyond Meat deceived consumers about protein content | Read the story here
- Meatless SNAP: Iowa bill would cut meat, poultry and more from food assistance program | Read the story here
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The top 3 trending food and agriculture news pieces you need to know this week are:
- Oatly Launches Climate Label | Read the Story Here
- United Airlines Taps Corn to Bring Ethanol-Based Jet Fuel to Market | Read the story here
- Impossible Foods CEO Peter McGuinness Has Beef With How the Media Portrays Plant-Based Meat | Read the story here
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The top 3 trending food and agriculture news pieces you need to know this week are:
- The Goop Podcast with Gwyneth Paltrow x Maya Feller: Eating from Our Roots | Listen to the Podcast Here
- Fake Meat Won’t Solve the Climate Crisis | Read the story here
- Brazilian meat giant under fire for allegedly misleading investors | Read the story here
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The top 3 trending food and agriculture news pieces you need to know this week are:
- Burp-catching mask for gassy cows, designed to reduce methane emissions | Read the story here
- Billie Eilish Opens Up About Her Climate Activism | Read the Story Here
- ‘Yellowstone’ Show Has Suburbanites Dressing Like Cattle Ranchers | Read the story here
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On this week’s show, Nat and Tara have a special advocacy episode today with Dr. Jessica Finck and they plan to cover several topics including,
- Overview of Packing Plants
- Tracking of the Animals During Processing
- Direct to Consumer vs Packer Beef
- Why Aren’t There More Processing Plants?
- Antibiotics in the Beef Industry
- And more!
Follow Us on Social! Discover Ag YouTube | Discover Ag Instagram | @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen
Catch the show notes here:
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On this week’s show, Nat and Tara are chatting about several trending news topics such as,
- Nat and Tara kick off the episode with a recap of their live episode in Puerto Rico
- Industry News
- Joe Burrow, Blake Griffin, and Around 20 More Athletes Buy Iowa Farm for Roughly $5M | Read the story here
- California’s statewide ban on animal fur products officially takes effect | Read the story here
- Red meat is not a health risk. New study slams years of shoddy research | Read the story here
- This episode wraps up with Nat and Tara’s take on the viral graphic being shared that Lucky Charms is posed as a healthier option than beef.
Follow Us on Social! Discover Ag YouTube | Discover Ag Instagram | @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen
Catch the show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/64-joe-rogan-lucky-charms-and-steak
On this week’s show, Nat and Tara are chatting about several trending news topics such as,
- Nat and Tara going LIVE from the American Farm Bureau Convention in Puerto Rico
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Industry News
- Vox Releases Course on How to Eat Less Meat | Read the Story Here
- How To Eat Like Blue Zones In America with Dan Buettner | Listen to the Episode Here
- Live Q & A
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Catch the show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/063-live-from-puerto-rico
Welcome to a special bonus show where we are featuring an episode from the Peak Human Podcast hosted by Brian Sanders. Brian Sanders is the filmmaker behind the Food Lies documentary, host of the top 5 nutrition podcast Peak Human, and an international speaker. He graduated from UCLA with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He has a background in consulting with patients at Evolve Healthcare and co-founded the health education company, Sapien. He also works to spread awareness of regenerative agriculture and increase access to well-raised animal products through his company Nose to Tail. In today’s show, he is joined by author, Jayne Buxton to dive deeper into the Great Plant-Based Con. Some topics you can expect to get insight on include:
- How diets that exclude animal foods can DAMAGE YOUR HEALTH
- How BIG FOOD and BIG PHARMA profit when you eat more plants
- How SCIENTIFIC STUDIES can DISTORT the evidence in favor of plant-based diets
- How the MEDIA often act as plant-based advocates rather than reporters
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Catch the show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts /peak-human-podcast-feature
On this week’s show, Nat and Tara are chatting about several trending news topics such as,
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- Skincare Rollers Are the Moment: Tara’s Pick This Week is a Rose Quartz Face Roller
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Industry News
- Harvard and Kraft Heinz Trying to Make Sugar Healthier | Read the Story Here
- Starbucks Brings Back 10 Menu Items for “Veganuary | Read the Story Here
- 10 Food Predictions for 2023 | Read the Story Here
Catch the show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/062-climatarian-is-so-2022
Follow Us on Instagram or YouTube! Discover Ag YouTube | Discover Ag Instagram_ | @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen
On this week’s show, Nat and Tara are chatting about several trending news topics such as,
- Meat is the Moment: Courtney Cox’s Steak Recipe
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Industry News
- FTX founder and CEO, Sam Bankman-Fried, tried using his vegan diet to get out of jail. Did it work?
- Cows to help fuel Central Ohio Amazon deliveries.
- Coffee availability might be on the decline in the coming years.
- Christmas Comebacks to Share This Year Over Christmas
Follow Us on Instagram! @DiscoverAg_ | @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen
Catch the show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/061-too-vegan-for-jail
This is a special bonus show where we are featuring a special episode from another podcast, called The Business of Agriculture. Hosted by Damian Mason, you can expect to join the conversation with topics like:
- The plummeting fertility rate and what it means for agriculture
- How the aging population is going to majorly affect consumptions rates and production in agriculture
- The nuances of these conversations and how it affects the consumers
Catch the Show Notes Here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/60what-a-shrinking-population-means-for-ag
About Discover Ag On Discover Ag, hosts Natalie Kovarik and Tara Vander Dussen share relevant and captivating conversations in Agriculture so you can better understand the food system, and connect with the hands that feed us.
Every Thursday they highlight Agriculture in a modern and fun way, giving their professional farming opinions on a mix of entertainment, facts, and trending news articles. Discover Ag has been described as a Mike Rowe/The Way I Heard It meets Claudia Oshry/Morning Toast and Natalie and Tara are very much on board with that analogy. Tune in every week, so you can Discover Ag!
Follow Us on Instagram! @DiscoverAg_ | @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen
On this week’s show, Nat and Tara are chatting about several trending news topics such as,
- Meat is the Moment: Markus Bailey & the Global Food Justice Alliance
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Industry News
- Oatly is back in the headlines being accused of hypocrisy
- New Science Into Fighting Food Waste
- No Kill Meat Another Step Closer to Being in Stores
- Now You Know: The Crazy Horse Monument in South Dakota
About Discover Ag On Discover Ag, hosts Natalie Kovarik and Tara Vander Dussen share relevant and captivating conversations in Agriculture so you can better understand the food system, and connect with the hands that feed us.
Every Thursday they highlight Agriculture in a modern and fun way, giving their professional farming opinions on a mix of entertainment, facts, and trending news articles. Discover Ag has been described as a Mike Rowe/The Way I Heard It meets Claudia Oshry/Morning Toast and Natalie and Tara are very much on board with that analogy. Tune in every week, so you can Discover Ag!
Follow Us on Instagram! * @DiscoverAg_ * @NatalieKovarik * @TaraVanderDussen
On this week’s show, Nat and Tara are chatting about several trending news topics such as,
- Milk is the Moment: Lindsay Lohan & Pilk
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Industry News
- Dutch Government to shut down 2000-3000 farms due to new emission plan
- Whole Foods drops Maine Lobster inventory after concerning news about sustainability
- Cheap meat and scare tactics
- Ag Fact of the Week
On Discover Ag, hosts Natalie Kovarik and Tara Vander Dussen share relevant and captivating conversations in Agriculture so you can better understand the food system, and connect with the hands that feed us.
Every Thursday they highlight Agriculture in a modern and fun way, giving their professional farming opinions on a mix of entertainment, facts, and trending news articles. Discover Ag has been described as a Mike Rowe/The Way I Heard It meets Claudia Oshry/Morning Toast and Natalie and Tara are very much on board with that analogy. Tune in every week, so you can Discover Ag!
Follow Us on Instagram! * @DiscoverAg_ * @NatalieKovarik * @TaraVanderDussen
Catch the show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/058-netherlands-farm-crisis
On this week’s show, Nat and Tara are chatting about Feeding 8 Billion People with Dr. Holder and Alltech and covering topics such as,
- How emissions aren’t the only factor in building a sustainable food system
- Food insecurity and managing limited resources
- How cattle production is crucial to the global food system
- How agriculture has the greatest potential to shape our planet moving forward
On Discover Ag, hosts Natalie Kovarik and Tara Vander Dussen share relevant and captivating conversations in Agriculture so you can better understand the food system, and connect with the hands that feed us.
Every Thursday they highlight Agriculture in a modern and fun way, giving their professional farming opinions on a mix of entertainment, facts, and trending news articles. Discover Ag has been described as a Mike Rowe/The Way I Heard It meets Claudia Oshry/Morning Toast and Natalie and Tara are very much on board with that analogy. Tune in every week, so you can Discover Ag!
On Discover Ag, hosts Natalie Kovarik and Tara Vander Dussen share relevant and captivating conversations in Agriculture so you can better understand the food system, and connect with the hands that feed us.
On this week’s show, Nat and Tara are chatting about the Great Raw Milk Debate and covering topics such as,
- Meat is the Moment: Meat is Making a Comeback on Social Media
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Hot Takes From the Summit
- Water conservation
- What sustainability looks like for both the consumer and the producer
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Industry News
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How Senator Cory Booker is Wanting to Reshape the Farm Bill
- Rachael Ray Developing Plant Based Recipes for NYC School
- The Great Raw Milk Debate
- Last Three Tabs
https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/056-the-great-raw-milk-debate
Welcome to this month’s Elevate Book Club episode! In this episode, we’re chatting with Coach Kiah about this month’s book, The Gap and the Gain. In Elevate Book Club, every month we’ll read and discuss a new book as an Elevate community. At the beginning of the month, we’ll send out an email with that month’s book title and the guest who picked it. Then, at the end of the month, tune into our podcast for an episode devoted entirely to all things book club fun!
In this episode of The Gap and the Gain we cover:
- This month’s book, The Gap and the Gain, by Dan Sullivan and how it was interpreted by each Kiah, Tara, and Natalie
- What each gal took out of the book and how they applied it to their business and personal life
- Favorite takeaways and key perspectives
Follow Us on Instagram! * @DiscoverAg_ * @NatalieKovarik * @TaraVanderDussen
Welcome to the newly rebranded, Discover Ag! On the show, we will be covering trending and relevant news in the food and ag industry so you don’t need to. This week, Natalie and Tara are coming to you live from the Sustainable Ag Summit in Glendale, Arizona to talk about the latest news in ag that you don’t want to miss. On this week’s show, Nat and Tara will be covering topics such as,
- In the Moment at the Sustainable Ag Summit
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Hot Takes From the Summit
- Water conservation
- What sustainability looks like for both the consumer and the producer
- How Much Protein do We Actually Need?
- The Real Truth Behind Oil & Gas
- Thanksgiving Food Facts You Should Know
https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/054-the-truth-behind-oil-and-gas
As you may have noticed, we are changing things up a bit around here! Welcome to the newly rebranded, Discover Ag! On the show, we will be covering trending and relevant news in the food and ag industry so you don’t need to. This week, Natalie and Tara are coming to you live from the Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef in Denver, Colorado to talk about the latest news in ag that you don’t want to miss. On this week’s show, Nat and Tara will be covering topics such as,
- In the Moment at the GRSB in Denver
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Industry News
- Beef vs Google
- Plans for the Colorado River
- Water Bottles
https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/053-beef-has-beef-with-google
It’s Thursday, which means it’s time for a Discover Ag episode! With new segments being added every week, Natalie and Tara are sure to keep you on your toes on today’s show. Let’s take a look at what you can find in today’s episode:
- Milk is the Moment: GonnaNeedMilk Campaign
- Industry News: Mexico Banning GMO Corn by 2024, COP 27, and Utah Incentivizing Removal of Lawns
- Ag Fact: Did You This Weird Fact About Carrots
- Coming Up: Sustainable Ag Summit
https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/052-mexico-bans-gmos
Today, we are excited to interview President Zippy Duvall of the American Farm Bureau as we discuss the Farm Bill and California’s Prop 12 and what it means to hog farmers across the country. We've discussed California’s Prop 12 before but now we are discussing it a bit more in-depth with an amazing guest! In today’s episode of Farm Bill & Prop 12 with President Duvall of the American Farm Bureau, we cover several important topics including:
- Discussing the facts about Prop 12 and how it could affect farmers across the nation
- How President Duvall feels about the upcoming Farm Bill
- What American Farm Bureau is working on
- The important role that American Farm Bureau plays for farmers
https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/051-interview-with-president-duvall
It’s Thursday, which means it’s time for a Candid Conversation! With new segments being added every week, Natalie and Tara are sure to keep you on your toes on today’s show. Let’s take a look at what you can find in today’s episode:
- Hot Takes: The New York Times Targets Agriculture
- Meat is the Moment: Yoga Girl is No Longer Vegan
- Industry News: Global Protests and Plant Based Meat Decline
- Worth the Hype? Lumineux Teeth Whitening Strips
- Ag Q & A: Grass-fed vs Grain-fed Part 2
- Last Three Tabs
https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/050-dont-cry-over-spilled-milk
Today, we are excited to have an Advocacy episode! In these episodes, we’ll cover topics around advocating for agriculture and interviewing changemakers in the industry who are passionate about ag. We've discussed the Global Anti-Meat Narrative before but never with a guest so gear up for a great episode. In today’s episode of Combating the Global Anti-Meat Narrative, we cover several important topics including:
- Covering the facts about how animal protein is an essential part of our diet
- How to start advocating for agriculture and how it relates to our diet
- The real problem in today's food production and how food is marketed to consumers
- The lack of real information being shared about animal agriculture and what we can do to change that
Check out this episode’s show notes and links here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/049-the-global-anti-meat-narrative-with-diana-rodgers-of-sustainable-dish
It’s Thursday, which means it’s time for a Candid Conversation! With new segments being added every week, Natalie and Tara are sure to keep you on your toes on today’s show. Let’s take a look at what you can find in today’s episode:
- Hot Takes: TikTok & Collagen Supplements
- Monthly Obsession: House of Colour Style
- Industry News: Slowing Inflation & Arby’s New Marketing Stunt
- Consumer Question: Grassfed vs Grainfed
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Welcome to this month’s Elevate Book Club episode! In this episode, we’re chatting with Kylie Epperson about this month’s book, The 7 Husbands of Evelyn Hugo.
In Elevate Book Club, every month we’ll read and discuss a new book as an Elevate community. At the beginning of the month, we’ll send out an email with that month’s book title and the guest who picked it. Then, at the end of the month, tune into our podcast for an episode devoted entirely to all things book club fun!
In this episode of Book Club we cover:
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This month’s book, The 7 Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, by Taylor Jenkins Reid and how it was interpreted by each Kylie, Tara, and Natalie
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How the messaging in this book applies to our life and what each gal got out of it
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Favorite takeaways
Check out the show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/047-book-club-the-7-husbands-of-evelyn-hugo
It’s Thursday, which means it’s time for a Candid Conversation! With new segments this week, Natalie and Tara are sure to keep you on your toes on today’s show. Let’s take a look at what you can find in today’s episode:
- Hot Takes: Butter Boards & Food Labels
- Ag Fact: Fun Facts About Coffee Production
- Weekly Discovery: Pawpaw fruit
- Industry News: California’s Prop 12 case is ongoing. Can one state law affect pork production in the whole country?
- Worth the Hype? 40 oz Stanley Adventure Quencher
- Ag is the Moment: The Skinny Confidential Podcast
Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Find the complete show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/046-can-california-do-that
Welcome to the fifth day of Elevate the Online Course Launch Week! Natalie and Tara have been going live all week diving into the type of content you can expect when you invest in Elevate the Online Course. In case you still haven’t checked out Monday’s episode, the ladies break down anything and everything you need to know about the course before you invest in it. So if you have questions, then check it out here. In today’s episode of Our Number One Piece of Business Advice, we cover several important topics including:
- What an MVP is and how you can apply it to your business
- How to take imperfect action and learn from it as you go
- The personal experiences of how Natalie and Tara used their MVPs to grow their businesses
- How you can use your MVP to grow your business
Resources and links mentioned in this episode:
- Elevate the Online Course is available now, click here to learn more https://elevate-your-ag-story.teachable.com/courses
- Connect with @nataliekovarik and @taravanderdussen on Instagram
Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Find the complete show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/045-our-number-one-piece-of-business-advice
Welcome to day four of Elevate the Online Course Launch Week! Natalie and Tara are SO excited to be coming to you live all week in celebration of the third launch of Elevate the Online Course. So far this week, they have dived into breaking down all the details of what’s inside the Elevate the Online Course, if it’s too late to start sharing online, and yesterday they covered everything you would need to know to start influencing. If you haven’t checked those out, then definitely carve out some time to go back and give it listen! In today’s episode of How to Create Content With a Purpose, we cover several important topics including:
- Whether you enjoy creating content or not, you should start with a singular goal for creating before jumping in with both feet
- How to navigate feelings around vanity metrics
- What it means to create content that speaks directly to your target audience
- Having a clear idea about what your marketing funnel looks like and what platforms are best for your goals
Resources and links mentioned in this episode:
- Elevate the Online Course is available now, click here to learn more : https://elevate-your-ag-story.teachable.com/courses
- Connect with @nataliekovarik and @taravanderdussen on Instagram
Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Find the complete show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/044-how-to-create-content-on-purpose
Welcome to day three of Elevate the Online Course Launch Week! Natalie and Tara are SO excited to be coming to you live all week in celebration of the third launch of Elevate the Online Course. So far this week, they have dived into breaking down all the details of what’s inside the Elevate the Online Course, and yesterday, they shared about how it is never too late to start sharing online. In today’s episode of What you Don't Know About Influencing, we cover several important topics including:
- Tips on how to start influencing right now, even if you are starting from scratch
- What it means to listen to your audience and create content for them rather than creating content just to create it
- Natalie and Tara’s personal journey on influencing and what they wish they knew before starting
- How to be very clear on WHAT you’re sharing and WHO you’re sharing to
Resources and links mentioned in this episode:
- Elevate the Online Course is available now, click here to learn more: https://elevate-your-ag-story.teachable.com/courses
- How to Elevate your Instagram Toolkit - Free Download!
- Connect with @nataliekovarik and @taravanderdussen on Instagram
Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Find the complete show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/043-what-you-dont-know-about-influencing
Welcome to day two of Elevate the Online Course Launch Week! Natalie and Tara are SO excited to be coming to you live all week in celebration of the third launch of Elevate the Online Course. Yesterday, they broke down all of the walls around Elevate the Online Course to give you a transparent peek at what to expect and who the course is for. If you missed that episode, make sure to tune back in by heading to the bottom of the show notes and clicking over to yesterday’s episodes. In this episode of Is it Too Late to Start Sharing Online?, we cover several important topics including:
- How it’s never too late to start your journey of sharing online
- How Elevate the Online Course helps guide you in starting your journey or taking your current journey to the next level
- How to make money sharing online
Resources and links mentioned in this episode:
- Elevate the Online Course is available now, click here to learn more :
- Download 12 Ways to Make Money Online
- Connect with @nataliekovarik and @taravanderdussen on Instagram
Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Find the complete show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/042-is-it-too-late-to-start-sharing-online
This week is like none other that we’ve had on Elevate the Podcast so far. Natalie and Tara will be going live on the air EVERY day this week to support the launch of Elevate the Online Course. This is the third enrollment of Elevate the Online Course and it is gearing up to be the best yet. To kick this week off, Natalie and Tara are covering the “Why” behind Elevate the Online Course and “Who” the course is made for. In this episode of Elevate the Online Course is LIVE, we cover:
- The “Why” behind Elevate the Online Course
- Our mission and hope for what Elevate Ag will bring to your life
- Who Elevate Ag was created for and who will benefit from it
- The two different paths of the course
- What’s included in each module as well as additional resources
- The most important piece of Elevate Ag: The community
Resources and links mentioned in this episode:
- Enroll in our online course Elevate Ag
- Connect with @nataliekovarik and @taravanderdussen on Instagram
Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Find the complete show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/041-elevate-the-online-course-is-live
It’s Thursday, which means it’s time for a Candid Conversation! Natalie and Tara are back from traveling and are shaking things up for this weekly series. The candid conversation isn’t changing but some of the segments have changed. Take a look!
- Updates from Natalie and Tara
- Ag Fact: How big is a bale of cotton?
- Industry News: Follow Up on White House Nutrition Conference, China’s Fishing Habits and a Pledge to Sustainability
- Weekly Discovery: Gucci
- Last 3 Tabs
Natalie’s Last Three Search Tabs
- Successful Entrepreneurs Who Have Failed
- Goldie Lew Jewelry
- VRBO.com (To find their VRBO for Stagecoach next year. Don’t miss this part of the convo!)
Tara’s Last Three Search Tabs
- Bill Gates Admitting That Not Eating Meat Won’t Save the Planet
- Flight for Natalie to Denver for a Conference (full explanation in the show)
- A Time Management Course Offered by Marie Forlio
Resources and links mentioned in this episode:
- Elevate the Online Course launches on Monday, join the newsletter to stay up to date on the release to snag your spot!
- Follow the new Discover Ag on Instagram
- Connect with Natalie and Tara on Instagram
Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Find the complete show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/040-is-ag-having-its-moment
Today, we are excited to have a Mastermind episode! In these episodes, we bring on small business owners from every walk of life to help them work through some challenges in their small businesses. What we love about these episodes is that our guests walk away with tangible tips on how to grow their businesses. In this episode of Overcoming Imposter Syndrome as a First Generation Rancher, we cover several important topics including:
- How to find your own unique voice when sharing online
- When to know it’s time to start outsourcing in your business
- How to set boundaries when advocating online about agriculture
Resources and links mentioned in this episode:
- Visit the Michelle’s website: https://www.belcrestfarms.shop/collections/belcrest-goods
- Connect with @belcrestfarms on Instagram
- Connect with @nataliekovarik and @taravanderdussen on Instagram
- Sign up for our newsletter: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/61fe85456114df05454c559a
- Sign up for our course waitlist to be the first to know when doors open! https://view.flodesk.com/pages/61fe85456114df05454c559a
Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Find the complete show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/039-overcoming-imposter-syndrome
It’s Thursday, which means it’s time for a Candid Conversation! In these episodes, we’ll cover life updates from the ranch (Natalie) and the farm (Tara), things we are currently obsessed with, community recipes, or in today’s case a business shot! In this episode of Candid Conversations: How I Got My Husband to Share Online we cover:
- Farm and Ranch Updates Featuring a Special Guest: Daniel Vander Dussen
- Currently Coveting: HitchPin
- A Candid Conversation About How I Got My Husband to Share Online
- Community Recipe: Homemade Apple Cider Cinnamon Rolls
Resources and links mentioned in this episode:
- Elevate the Online Course launches again in October, make sure to join the newsletter to stay up to date on the release to snag your spot.
- If you’re not following the New Mexico Milkmaid on Facebook, make sure to do that to catch all of Daniel’s latest videos
- Sign up for HitchPin.com for $100 in credits and use code “KOVARIK” to waive your transaction fees!
- Connect with Kayla Zenner on Instagram for simple farm recipes and easy makeup tutorials!
- Grab the recipe for Apple Cider Cinnamon Rolls here
- Connect with Natalie and Tara on Instagram
Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Find the complete show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/038-how-i-got-my-husband-to-share-online
Welcome to this month’s Elevate Book Club episode! This month we’re chatting with Terryn Drieling about Matthew McConaughey’s book, Green Lights. In the Elevate Book Club, every month we’ll read and discuss a new book as an Elevate community. At the beginning of the month, we’ll send out an email with that month’s book title and the guest who picked it. Then, at the end of the month, tune into our podcast for an episode devoted entirely to all things book club fun! Haven’t joined us yet? Sign up below!
Resources and links mentioned in this episode:
- Connect with Terryn Drieling on Instagram @terryn.drieling or visit her website: https://faithfamilyandbeef.com/whats-new
- Sign up for Book Club: Design emails people love to get. (flodesk.com)
- Visit our website, Elevate Ag: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/
- Connect with @nataliekovarik and @taravanderdussen on Instagram
- Sign up for our Newsletter : https://view.flodesk.com/pages/61fe85456114df05454c559a
Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Find the complete show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/037-greenlights-by-matthew-mcconaughey
It’s Thursday, which means it’s time for a Candid Conversation! In these episodes, Natalie and Tara typically cover life updates from the ranch (Natalie) and the farm (Tara), things they are currently coveting, and community recipes, but today’s Candid Conversation is LIVE from Honor the Harvest USFRA in Nevada, Iowa! In this episode of Candid Conversations Natalie and Tara are excited to cover live updates from Honor the Harvest hosted by the US Farmers and Rancher in Action.
Resources and links mentioned in this episode:
- Elevate the Online Course launches again in October, make sure to join the newsletter to stay up to date on the release to snag your spot.
- Learn more about US Farmers and Ranchers in Action
- Listen to Jack Bobo’s episode about agriculture being part of the solution
- Connect with Natalie and Tara on Instagram
Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Find the complete show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/036-honor-the-harvest
Today, we are excited to have a Business Building episode! In these episodes, we’ll cover topics that cover growing your business from the ground up, scaling, outsourcing, and more. In this episode of How to Grow and Build a Direct-to-Consumer Beef Business we cover several important topics including:
- What it’s like starting a direct-to-consumer beef business
- The steps for shipping beef and how to scale the business
- How to work with your spouse on starting or running a business
Resources and links mentioned in this episode:
- Visit Double O’s Website
- Connect with Jena on Instagram
- Connect with Natalie and Tara on Instagram
- Sign up for our Newsletter
- Sign up for our course waitlist to be the first to know when doors open!
Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Fine the complete show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/035-growing-a-direct-to-consumer-beef-business
It’s Thursday, which means it’s time for a Candid Conversation! In these episodes, we’ll cover life updates from the ranch (Natalie) and the farm (Tara), things we are currently obsessed with, community recipes, or in today’s case a business shot! In this episode of Candid Conversations: Do This One Thing to Grow on Social Media we cover:
- A Special Announcement about Elevate Ag
- Farm and Ranch Updates
- Natalie’s Currently Coveting: The Natalie Tote
- A Candid Conversation About Do This One Thing to Grow on Social Media
- Community Recipe: Cowboy Mac and Cheese
Resources and links mentioned in this episode:
- Elevate the Online Course launches again in October, make sure to join the newsletter to stay up to date on the release to snag your spot.
- Shop all the great products at Elevate or connect with them on Instagram
- The Elevate Natalie Hat Tote
- Check out Jana’s website for everything meal planning
- Connect with Natalie and Tara on Instagram
Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Find the complete show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/034-do-this-one-thing-to-grow-on-social-media
Today, we are excited to have a Mastermind episode! In these episodes, we bring on small business owners from every walk of life to help them work through some challenges in their small businesses. What we love about these episodes is that our guests walk away with tangible tips on how to grow their businesses. In this episode of Content Creation, Finding Your Target Audience, and Pitching Brands we cover several important topics including:
- How to manage audience transitions on your social media platforms
- How focusing on growth gets in the way of creating
- Looking at your content pillars to see where there is room for expansion
- How to pitch a brand and move away from affiliate programs
Resources and links mentioned in this episode:
- Visit the Katie’s Website
- Connect with Katie on Instagram
- Connect with Natalie and Tara on Instagram
- Sign up for our Newsletter
- Sign up for our course waitlist to be the first to know when doors open!
Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Find the complete show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/033-content-creation-andfinding-your-target-audience
It’s Thursday, which means it’s time for a Candid Conversation! In these episodes, we’ll cover life updates from the ranch (Natalie) and the farm (Tara), things we are currently obsessed with, community recipes, or industry news. In this episode of Candid Conversations: Fast Food Goes Vegan we cover:
- Farm and Ranch Updates: Back to School!
- Tara’s Currently Coveting: Lone River Ranch-Ritas
- A Candid Conversation About Fast Food Going Vegan
- Community Recipe: Roast Beef Sliders from @emilyponwith
Resources and links mentioned in this episode:
- Advocacy Resource Guide: A multipage document of resource/paper/article links for you to access and use in all your advocacy efforts.
- Top 3 Tips for Sharing Online: Not sure where to start your journey of sharing online? Start HERE with our Top 3 Tips for Sharing Online.
- Elevate Your Instagram Toolkit: This self-guided toolkit will help you elevate your presence on Instagram. Find tips on bio optimizations, stories, and more!
- Elevate the Online Course launches again in October, make sure to join the newsletter to stay up to date on the release to snag your spot.
- Connect with Natalie and Tara on Instagram
Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Find the complete show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/032-fast-food-goes-vegan
Today, we are excited to have a Business Building episode! In these episodes, we’ll cover topics that cover growing your business from the ground up, scaling, outsourcing, and more. In this episode of Taking a New Business From Idea to Profit with Jessie Jarvis, Founder of, Of the West, we cover several important topics including:
- What the formation of a great idea looks like and how to nurture it to fruition
- When to bring in additional resources and team members to help grow
- How to start with an MVP and then scale your products/services as you expand
- Not letting what you don’t know stop you from pursuing your dreams.
Resources and links mentioned in this episode:
- Visit the Of the West Website
- Connect with Jessie Jarvis on Instagram
- Connect with Natalie and Tara on Instagram
- Sign up for our Newsletter
- Sign up for our course waitlist to be the first to know when doors open!
Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Find the complete show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/031-taking-a-new-business-from-idea-to-profit
It’s Thursday, which means it’s time for a Candid Conversation! In these episodes, we’ll cover life updates from the ranch (Natalie) and the farm (Tara), things we are currently obsessed with, community recipes, or industry news. In this episode of Candid Conversations: Monetizing Social Media we cover:
- A Recap of the First Elevate the Summit
- Natalie’s Currently Coveting: Cast Iron Pan Cleaner
- A Candid Conversation About Monetizing Social Media
- Community Recipe: Sourdough Discard Brownies
Resources and links mentioned in this episode:
- Elevate the Online Course launches again in October, make sure to join the newsletter to stay up to date on the release to snag your spot.
- Connect with Natalie and Tara on Instagram
Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Find the complete show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/030-how-to-monetize-your-social-media-candid-conversations-with-natalie-kovarik-and-tara-vander-dussen
Today is our second Elevate Book Club episode and we’re chatting with Tara Beaver Coronado about Kristin Hannah’s book, The Four Winds. In the Elevate Book Club, every month we’ll read and discuss a new book as an Elevate community. At the beginning of the month, we’ll send out an email with that month’s book title and the guest who picked it. Then, at the end of the month, tune into our podcast for an episode devoted entirely to all things book club fun! Haven’t joined us yet? Sign up below!
https://view.flodesk.com/pages/627b212146c9ddac8218a2bb
In this episode of Book Club we cover:
- How this month’s book, The Four Winds, By Kristin Hannah was interpreted by each Tara B., Tara V., and Natalie
- Throughout the story, how in times of hardship is often when we find our strength
- If you’re a mom reading this book, it’s a totally different experience as you make your way through this book
- In relation to agriculture, the timeline in history that this book takes place was essentially the start of the NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Service)
Resources and links mentioned in this episode:
- Connect with the Tara Beaver Coronado on Instagram or Facebook
- Visit our website, Elevate Ag
- Connect with Natalie and Tara on Instagram
- Sign up for our Newsletter
Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Find the complete show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/the-four-winds-with-tara-beaver
It’s Thursday, which means it’s time for a Candid Conversation! In these episodes, we’ll cover life updates from the ranch (Natalie) and the farm (Tara), things we are currently obsessed with, community recipes, or industry news. In this episode of Candid Conversations: White House Conference on Hunger and the Food Compass we cover:
- Life updates from both Natalie and Tara
- Tara is currently coveting her favorite store in New Mexico, Turquoise by the Water. You can check them out via their website or follow them on Instagram.
- A candid conversation about the upcoming Conference on Hunger and the Food Compass
- Community Recipe: Tater Tot Hotdish: Make sure to visit Rural Soul for the full recipe and her notes through each step. Enjoy!
Resources and links mentioned in this episode:
- Check out Nina Teicholz Book, “Big Fat Surprise” on Amazon
- Download the Instagram Tool Kit for Auditing Your Online Presence
- Join our monthly Book Club
- Visit our website, Elevate Ag
- Connect with Natalie and Tara on Instagram
Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Find the complete show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/028-white-house-conference-on-hunger-and-the-food-compass-candid-conversations-with-natalie-kovarik-and-tara-vander-dussen
Today, we are excited to have an Advocacy episode! In these episodes, we’ll cover topics around advocating for agriculture and interviewing changemakers in the industry who are passionate about ag. In this episode of GMOs, Organic Labeling, and Food Myths with the Food Science Babe, we cover several important topics including:
- Debunking common myths in the food industry
- The lack of information about GMOs
- Food regulations and labels in the US vs Europe
- How to change from a defensive advocate approach to an offensive approach
Resources and links mentioned in this episode:
- Connect with the Food Science Babe on Instagram or Facebook
- Visit our website, Elevate Ag
- Connect with Natalie and Tara on Instagram
- Sign up for our Newsletter
- Sign up for our course waitlist to be the first to know when doors open!
Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Find the complete show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/027-advocacy-gmos-organic-labeling-and-food-myths-with-the-food-science-babe
It’s Thursday, which means it’s time for a Candid Conversation! In these episodes, we’ll cover life updates from the ranch (Natalie) and the farm (Tara), things we are currently obsessed with, community recipes, or industry news. In this episode of Candid Conversations: Inflation Reduction Act and Agriculture we cover:
- Life updates from both Natalie and Tara
- What Natalie and Tara are current coveting and this week it is the Wild West Kidz Books (discount below)
- A candid conversation about the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act and how it works with Agriculture
- Community Recipe: Homemade Butter Syrup
Resources and links mentioned in this episode:
- Sign up for our Advocacy Resource Guide
- Check out Wild West Kidz Books, use code: ELEVATE for 25% Off Your First Subscription Box
- Join our monthly Book Club
- Visit our website, Elevate Ag
- Connect with Natalie and Tara on Instagram
Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Find the complete show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/026-inflation-reduction-act-and-agriculture-candid-conversations-with-natalie-kovarik-and-tara-vander-dussen
Today, we are excited to have a Business Building episode! In these episodes, we’ll cover topics that cover growing your business from the ground up, scaling, outsourcing, and more. In this episode of How to Leave Your 9-5 Job to Homestead with Mandi Pickering of Wild Oak Farms, we cover several important topics including:
- How Mandi started as a first-generation farmer
- How to leave your 9-5 job to pursue your dreams
- Creating products to sell online and the pros and cons of selling on Etsy
- What it means to create a life intentionally to be the best version of yourself
Resources and links mentioned in this episode:
- Visit the Wild Oak Farms Website
- Connect with Wild Oaks on Instagram
- Visit our website, Elevate Ag
- Connect with Natalie and Tara on Instagram
- Sign up for our Newsletter
- Sign up for our course waitlist to be the first to know when doors open!
Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Find the full show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/leaving-your-9-5-for-homesteading
It’s Thursday, which means it’s time for a Candid Conversation! In these episodes, we’ll cover life updates from the ranch (Natalie) and the farm (Tara), things we are currently obsessed with, community recipes, or industry news. In this episode of Candid Conversations: Global Anti-Meat Narrative & the Benefits of Collagen we cover:
- Life updates from both Natalie and Tara
- What Natalie and Tara are current coveting, which happens to be collagen this week
- A candid conversation about the global anti-meat narrative
- Community Recipe: Zesty Potato Salad, created by Carley Smith aka the Fairy Gutmother, and Shared by Strohauer Farms
Resources and links mentioned in this episode:
- Check out Modere Collagen
- Listen to Episode 021 with Caroline Nelson on her take on grass-fed meat.
- Sign up for our Newsletter
- Join our monthly Book Club
- Visit our website, Elevate Ag
- Connect with Natalie and Tara on Instagram
Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Find the full show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/024-global-anti-meat-and-the-benefits-of-collagen
Let’s mastermind! In these episodes, we bring on small business owners from every walk of life to help them work through some challenges in their small business. What we love about these episodes is that our guests walk away with tangible tips on how to grow their businesses.
In this episode we cover:
- How setting goals can help you strategize and prioritize in your business
- Exploring product expansion and how to do it effectively
- Engaging your audience to determine an MVP (minimal viable product)
- How clarity comes through action and how to apply that to your business
Resources and links mentioned in this episode
- Visit Spring Run Dairy’s Website
- Connect with Spring Run Dairy on Instagram and Facebook
- Visit our website, Elevate Ag
- Connect with Natalie and Tara on Instagram
Find the full show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/023-mastermind-spring-run-dairy
It’s Thursday, which means it’s time for a Candid Conversation! In these episodes, we’ll cover life updates from the ranch (Natalie) and the farm (Tara), things we are currently obsessed with, recipes, or industry news.
In this episode of Candid Conversations: How to Get Started Speaking + Sourdough Discard Recipes we cover:
- Life updates from both Natalie and Tara
- What Natalie and Tara are current coveting
- A candid conversation with Steve Lerch
Resources and links mentioned in this episode:
- Sign up for our Newsletter
- Join our monthly Book Club
- Visit our website, Elevate Ag
- Connect with Natalie and Tara on Instagram
Your Sourdough Hookups
- Ash Turner with Turner Farms on Instagram
- Sarah with Piece of my Peace on Instagram
- Mandi + Casey with Wild Oak Farms on Instagram
In today’s Candid Conversation, Natalie and Tara were excited to welcome Steve Lerch, who is a world-renowned speaker and digital marketing consultant. His key takeaways on how to get into speaking include:
- Take every opportunity you can to get up on stage to speak
- How networking is key to getting booked and making connections
- Expanding your networking both at live events and online
- Listen to the full episode for all of his tips and tricks!
Find the full show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/022-how-to-get-started-speaking-and-sourdough-discard-recipes
Today, we are excited to have a Business Building episode! In these episodes, we’ll cover topics that cover growing your business from the ground up, scaling, outsourcing, and more.
In this episode of How to Start a Ranch with Caroline Nelson, we cover several important topics including:
- What it looks like to make the leap from a non-agricultural lifestyle to starting your first business
- Navigating your way through the ranching industry with a new business
- Having the courage to push through the hard things when just starting out
- How to diversify your services or products to bring more value to your audience
Resources and links mentioned in this episode:
- Visit Little Creek Ranch Lamb, Beef, and Ranch Goods Website
- Connect with Caroline on Instagram
- Visit our website, Elevate Ag
- Connect with Natalie and Tara on Instagram
- Sign up for our Newsletter
- Sign up for our course waitlist to be the first to know when doors open!
Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Fine the full show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/how-to-start-a-ranch-with-caroline-nelson
Today is another Candid Conversations episode! In these episodes, we’ll cover topics within agriculture, rural entrepreneurship, and life in general.
In this candid conversations episode, we cover:
- Life updates, Rural Rooted retreat, and solar panels
- Our weekly obsession
- Industry news about Bill Gates and Chinese companies buying large amounts of farmland
- Community recipe: Smoked Queso!
Resources and links:
- Start with Why by Simon Sinek
- Find Your Why by Simon Sinek
- Join our email list to stay up to date on our docuseries, The Hands That Feed Us
- MP’s Smoked Queso recipe
- Listen to our Book Club episode with Mary Pat Sass: Episode 19
- Sign up for the Book Club
- Apply to our Mastermind, Elevate the Summit
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Sign up for our Newsletter
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Sign up for our course waitlist to be the first to know when doors open!
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Visit our website, Elevate Ag
- Connect with Elevate Ag, Natalie and Tara on Instagram
Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Find the full show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/020-candid-conversations-bill-gates-buying-farmland-smoked-queso
Today is our first Elevate Book Club! Today we’re chatting with Mary Pat Sass about Ree Drummond’s book, Black Heels to Tractor Wheels. In the Elevate Book Club, every month we’ll read and discuss a new book as an Elevate community. At the beginning of the month, we’ll send out an email with that month’s book title and the guest who picked it. Then, at the end of the month, tune into our podcast for an episode devoted entirely to all things book club fun!
In this book club episode, we cover:
- The parts we related to, parts we wanted to change, and the parts that made us squirm
- How we all consume/interpret books in our way and from our own perspective
- What it taught us on connecting with the consumer and those outside of Ag
- Some inside scoop on our own rehearsal dinners, our spouses, and marriage overall
Resources and links:
- Get the book, Black Heels to Tractor Wheels: https://www.amazon.com/dp/006199717X/?tag=elevateag-20
- Sign up for the Book Club: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/627b212146c9ddac8218a2bb
- Connect with @marypat.sass on Instagram
- Apply to our Mastermind, Elevate the Summit: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/summit
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Sign up for our Newsletter: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/61fe85456114df05454c559a
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Sign up for our course waitlist to be the first to know when doors open!
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Visit our website, Elevate Ag: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/
- Connect with @elevateag_, @nataliekovarik and @taravanderdussen on Instagram
Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Find the full show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/019-book-club-black-heels-to-tractor-wheels-with-mary-pat-sass
Today is another Candid Conversations episode! In these episodes, we’ll cover topics within agriculture, rural entrepreneurship, and life in general.
In this candid conversation, we cover:
- Life updates and weekly obsessions
- The importance of personal development in business
- Working mom struggles and how to handle mom guilt
- The importance of communication and reflection between you and your spouse, kids, and self
Resources and links:
- Tara’s Weather Channel interview
- Listen to Episode 17 with Jack Bobo
- Listen to Episode 19 | Book Club: Black Heels to Tractor Wheels with Mary Pat Sass
- Get The Five-Minute Journal
- Terryn Dreiling enneagram coaching
- Recipe for Dutch Baby
- Apply to our Mastermind, Elevate the Summit
- Sign up for the Book Club
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Sign up for our Newsletter
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Sign up for our course waitlist to be the first to know when doors open!
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Visit our website, Elevate Ag
- Connect with Elevate Ag, Natalie and Tara on Instagram
Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Find the full show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/018-candid-conversations-working-moms-journaling-turning-35
Today we have Jack Bobo with us for our first advocacy interview! Jack is the CEO of Futurity as well as the Director of Global Food and Water Policy for The Nature Conservancy. Jack is also the author of the book Why Smart People Make Bad Food Choices. Jack works with food companies, farmers, and ranchers to think about what the future of food looks like.
In this advocacy conversation, we cover:
- Where consumer trends and attitudes are going
- The importance of how we approach the topic of food
- Consumer behavior, communication, and psychology
- The differences in how farmers think of sustainability vs. how consumers think of sustainability
Resources and links:
- Jack Bobo’s book, Why Smart People Make Bad Food Choices: https://www.amazon.com/Smart-People-Make-Food-Choices-ebook/dp/B091V399X6/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=1G1TD744EIAW5&keywords=why+smart+people+make+bad+food+choices&qid=1658204554&sprefix=why+smart+p%2Caps%2C1522&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyWkJWTUQ0QlEwN0k3JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMjEzNTIwS1ZSQ0xNRUZOS0JQJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA5Njc0MjcyVU5UR0FNTzBGUjZQJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==
- Connect with Jack on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackbobo/ and Twitter https://twitter.com/Jack_A_Bobo
- Apply to our Mastermind, Elevate the Summit: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/summit
- Sign up for the Book Club: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/627b212146c9ddac8218a2bb
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Sign up for our Newsletter: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/61fe85456114df05454c559a
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Sign up for our course waitlist to be the first to know when doors open! https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/course
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Visit our website, https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/
- Connect with @nataliekovarik and @taravanderdussen on Instagram
Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Find the full show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/017-advocacy-is-agriculture-the-problem-to-solve-or-is-it-part-of-the-solution-with-jack-bobo
Today is our first Candid Conversations episode! In these episodes, we’ll cover topics within agriculture, rural entrepreneurship, and life in general.
In this candid conversation, we cover:
- Updates in both of our personal lives and a funny story about cupcakes
- The Dutch farmer protests and the ripple effects that would impact all of Ag
- Tara’s mom’s famous quiche recipe
Resources and links:
- Apply to our Mastermind, Elevate the Summit: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/summit
- Sign up for the Book Club: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/627b212146c9ddac8218a2bb!
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Sign up for our Newsletter: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/61fe85456114df05454c559a
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Sign up for our course waitlist to be the first to know when doors open! https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/course
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Visit our website, Elevate Ag: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/
- Connect with @nataliekovarik and @taravanderdussen on Instagram
Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Find the complete show notes (including the quiche recipe!) here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/016-candid-conversations-dutch-farmer-protest-cupcakes-quiches
Today we’re talking about a topic that’s been on our minds for a while: social media burnout. We’ve been having several conversations with each other as well as with you all, that a lot of people are at the peak of their burn out due to changes and shifts within the apps. Today we’re going to have an open and honest conversation about our frustrations and excitements and how we’re going to continue to show up and use the tool of social media.
In this episode about social media burnout, we cover:
- The changing landscape of social media, specifically Instagram
- The importance of keeping your voice and staying true to yourself and your mission
- The shift in the correlation between follower count and success
- How we’re choosing to reset and recharge
Resources and links mentioned in this episode:
- Apply to our Mastermind, Elevate the Summit
- Sign up for the Book Club!
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Sign up for our Newsletter
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Sign up for our course waitlist to be the first to know when doors open!
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Visit our website, Elevate Ag
- Connect with Natalie and Tara on Instagram
- Onsite Production: The Gauge
Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Find the complete show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/015-how-we-really-feel-about-social-media-addressing-online-burnout-and-balance-with-natalie-and-tara
On today’s Mastermind episode, we’re speaking with Michelle Mensing about how to package her offers to get more exposure. Michelle grew up on a family farm in southwest Iowa and was active in 4-H and FFA growing up. Following college, Michelle started her career in the agriculture industry and picked up a camera as a hobby in her free time. She loved how that creative outlet kept her connected to the family farm she grew up on.
After a few years, she realized that there was a demand for all of the agriculture and western photos sitting on her computer. Several women she met in an online business group expressed the need for stock photos that resonated with their rural community, but struggled to have the time to get outside and take photos on their own farms and ranches while juggling their many responsibilities with work, kids, etc. Michelle decided to create a stock photo membership geared directly towards these small business owners so they had access to a library of images to help share their story online. Today she is here to mastermind ideas on how she can grow her business and source and convert more clients.
In this episode we cover:
- How to pivot when packaging is creating a barrier for your clients
- Getting clear on your ideal client, how to reach them, and how to speak to them
- Ideas on additional packages as well as new deliverables to include in packages
- How to position yourself to be found by your ideal clients instead of reaching out with cold pitches
Resources and links mentioned in this episode:
- Visit Michelle’s website, Michelle Mensing Photography: https://michellemensingphotography.mypixieset.com/
- Connect with @michellemensing.photography on Instagram
- Check out Michelle on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/MichelleMensingPhotography/_created/
- Want to be our next Mastermind podcast guest? Fill out the application here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/podcast.
- Apply to our Mastermind, Elevate the Summit : https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/summit
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Sign up for the Book Club: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/627b212146c9ddac8218a2bb!
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Sign up for our course waitlist: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/course to be the first to know when doors open!
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Visit our website, Elevate Ag: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/
- Connect with @nataliekovarik and @taravanderdussen on Instagram
- Onsite Production: The Gauge: http://www.thegaugepodcast.com/
Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Find the complete show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/014-mastermind-how-to-package-your-offer-so-it-gets-more-exposure-with-michelle-mensing-photography
On today’s episode, we are discussing our new Elevate Book Club! Every month we’ll read and discuss a new book as an Elevate community. At the beginning of the month, we’ll send out an email with that month’s book title and the guest who picked it. Then, at the end of the month, tune into our podcast for an episode devoted entirely to all things book club fun!
In this bonus episode, we’ll cover:
- All the details of the book club
- Learning and connecting through different perspectives
- The goal of community and fun!
Resources and links mentioned in this episode:
- Sign up for the Book Club!
- Apply to our Mastermind, Elevate the Summit
- Learn more about our online course, Elevate Ag
- Visit our website, Elevate Ag
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Connect with Natalie and Tara on Instagram
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Onsite Production: The Gauge
Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Find the complete show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/013-join-our-community-book-club-sign-up-for-email-list
On today’s bonus episode we wanted to dive deep into our latest offer: Elevate the Summit. This is a high level, small group mastermind and coaching community for the agriculture, western and rural entrepreneur who is ready to accelerate their impact, streamline their income and elevate themselves and their business to the next level.
In this bonus episode, we’ll cover:
- How pivotal and powerful in-person retreats have been for both of us in our businesses
- What you can expect to gain and achieve out of the summit
- Explain in detail what the summit is and who it is for
- All details such as logistics, venue, and agenda of the summit
Resources and links mentioned in this episode:
- Apply to our Mastermind, Elevate the Summit: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/summit
- Learn more about our online course, Elevate Ag: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/course
- Visit our website, Elevate Ag: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/
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Connect with @nataliekovarik and @taravanderdussen on Instagram
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Onsite Production: The Gauge: http://www.thegaugepodcast.com/
Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Find the complete show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/bonus-surprise-elevate-the-summit
On today’s show we talk to Maggie Nantz about managing growth in your online business. Maggie is the founder of the ever popular kids and babies western clothing line, Cowkid Clothing Company. Maggie is a married mother of five, living in rural Texas. Originally raised on her family’s registered angus operation in the Midwest, the route that took her from Michigan to Texas was filled with many hardships and hindrances, but Maggie never let it deter her from the intentions she knew God had placed on her heart.
In this episode we cover:
- The hardships Maggie and her family faced and how they got through them
- Being on the brink of quitting and what kept her going
- The process and mindset of her finding creativity and joy in her work again
Resources and links mentioned in this episode:
- Connect with Maggie on Instagram @cowkidclothingcompany
- Visit Maggie’s website, https://cowkidclothingcompany.com/
- Apply to our Mastermind, https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/summit
- Learn more about our online course, https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/course
- Visit our website, https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/
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Connect with @nataliekovarik and @taravanderdussen on Instagram
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Onsite Production: http://www.thegaugepodcast.com/
Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Find the complete show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/012-interview-managing-growth-of-your-online-business-with-maggie-nantz-of-cowkid-clothing-company
On today’s episode we’re talking about all things negotiating pricing, brand partnerships, salaries and more. We are going to walk you through our proven strategies of negotiating starting with knowing your worth and not being afraid to ask for it. Talking about money can make people uncomfortable, but we are not shying away from the tough conversations. We are sharing our first hand experiences of negotiating.
In this episode we cover:
- Knowing your worth and the value you add
- being prepared, strategic, and assessing the situation when pitching yourself
- You have to earn what you are asking for
- The value in being told no
Resources and links mentioned in this episode:
- Apply to our Mastermind, Elevate the Summit: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/summit
- Learn more about our online course, Elevate Ag https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/course
- Visit our website, https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/
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Connect with @nataliekovarik and @taravanderdussen on Instagram
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Onsite Production: The Gauge: http://www.thegaugepodcast.com/
Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Find the complete show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/011-negotiating-pricing-with-natalie-and-tara-brand-partnerships-salaries-and-more
On today’s show we talk to Suzy Holman about how she uses alignment to create multi-million dollar businesses. Suzy Holman is the woman behind several multi million dollar companies including Suzy School and the Jovi patch. Suzy was born and raised in small(er) town Idaho with the mindset that female entrepreneurs don’t exist. She can recall a core childhood memory attending a banquet, in a ribboned blue dress, watching her dad accept “businessman of the year” and thinking “I hope I marry a businessman someday.” It wasn’t until college that she realized that not only do female entrepreneurs exist, she could be one herself. This led her down a many-year journey of fueling her passions with purpose and creating space where she could not only be the best version of herself, but she could help other women in her community do the same.
In this episode we cover:
- Mom guilt and how you can be called to do something alongside motherhood
- How being true to herself has been the magic ingredient to every dream she’s brought to fruition
- What alignment means to Suzy and why it’s so important
- How to know when you’re in alignment
- Our spouse’s/support system’s role in our alignment
- Why there’s a disconnect in alignment for so many people
Resources and links mentioned in this episode:
- Connect with Suzy on Instagram @suzyholman
- Visit Suzy’s website, https://suzyschool.com/
- Learn more about Jovi patch https://meetjovi.com/
- Apply to our Mastermind, Elevate the Summit: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/summit
- Learn more about our online course, Elevate Ag: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/course
- Visit our website, https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/
- Connect with @nataliekovarik and @taravanderdussen on Instagram
- Onsite Production: http://www.thegaugepodcast.com/
Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Find the complete show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/010-interview-using-alignment-to-create-multi-million-dollar-businesses-with-suzy-holman
Elevate Ag is an online course and community where farmers, ranchers and other producers can come together to access the tools and information they need to craft, share and monetize their own personal Ag story. Created by Agriculture for Agriculture, Elevate opens the doors for the rural entrepreneurs so they can ELEVATE themselves, their businesses and the lifestyle we all love.
ENROLLMENT opens May 31st and closes June 6th. Don’t miss this chance to join the course and community.
WHAT PAST STUDENTS ARE SAYING:
“It's a goldmine of information to the social media world with an Agricultural focus!”
“I gained a foundation I needed to work on my future direction for project and business ideas, skills I needed for advocating for Ag media and business.”
“Worth the investment.”
“Before Elevate Ag I knew where I wanted to go, I just had NO idea how to get there. They say a journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step but I felt like I didn't even have my shoes on yet! Natalie and Tara don't just give you a road map, they show you how to tie your shoes and hold your hand during those first wobbly steps. I still have a long journey ahead but now I feel like I not only have direction but a whole community giving me confidence and walking the path with me.”
In this episode we cover:
- What Elevate Ag is and how it came to be
- Our mission and hope for what Elevate Ag will bring to your life
- Who Elevate Ag was created for and who will benefit from it
- The two different paths of the course
- What’s included in each module as well as additional resources
- The most important piece of Elevate Ag: the community
Resources and links mentioned in this episode:
- Enroll in our online course Elevate Ag
- Visit our website, Elevate Ag
- Connect with Natalie and Tara on Instagram
- Onsite Production: The Gauge
Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Find the complete show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/009-elevate-ag-is-live-enroll-now-to-learn-how-to-share-and-monetize-online-with-natalie-and-tara
Dr. Hake is a graduate of Michigan State University where she received her Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine and a Masters in Public Health. Her interests include young-stock care and handling, on-farm protocol and culture development and animal welfare. She is passionate about communicating with consumers about modern agriculture through her personal social media accounts. She lives in NW Ohio with her full-time farming husband, Travis, and their two sons, McCoy and Hayes.
Dr. Hake is what we call a multi-passionate business owner. She has many interests, and we’d say she excels in all of them. While this can seem like a good thing, and oftentimes is, sometimes being a multi-passionate business owner can also come with negatives too. Like being spread too thin, feeling overwhelmed and lacking the time needed to tend to all your businesses. Listen to today’s mastermind as we deep dive into all of these different things with Marissa and brainstorm what we can do to help her feel more in control of all of her online ventures.
In this episode, we cover:
- How important and life-changing outsourcing is
- Types of tasks and projects that can be outsourced
- Ideas on how to repurpose content
- The value in building your email list and different ways to nurture your newsletter subscribers
Resources and links mentioned in this episode:
- Visit Dr. Hake’s website, Black Label Farms: https://www.blacklabelfarms2020.com/
- Visit Dr. Hake’s website, Calf Vet: https://www.drhakecalfvet.com/
- Connect with @calfvet_ on Instagram
- Job site: Of The West: https://ofthewest.co/
- Visit Renae’s site, The Wild Web Co. : https://www.thewildwebco.com/
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Visit Mary Faber’s site, Mary T. Faber Solutions : https://www.mtfaber.com/ and our bookkeeping webinar : https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/webinar-blogs/bookkeeping-101 with Mary
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Sign up for our course waitlist to be the first to know when doors open! https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/course
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Want to be our next Mastermind guest? Fill out the application here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/podcast
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Visit our website, https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/
- Connect with @nataliekovarik and @taravanderdussen on Instagram
- Onsite Production: The Gauge : http://www.thegaugepodcast.com/
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Find the complete show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/008-mastermind-outsourcing-and-managing-multi-passion-businesses-with-dr-marissa-hake
When we brainstormed this episode about navigating change, it felt super aligned given both of our current seasons right now. Both of us are going through a LOT of change right now, and even though it feels right, it is still extremely hard and comes with plenty of resistance. So whether our good friend “change” evokes excitement and rejuvenation into you or creates sheer and utter panic in you, it is inevitable as we grow as individuals - both personally and professionally. So join us as we dive deep into what it looks like to navigate change.
In this episode of Navigating Change w/ Tara & Natalie: letting go of good to make space for great we cover:
- Letting go of what’s not serving you so you can make space for what you’re being drawn to
- Consistently reevaluating and reminding yourself to focus on what you’re building towards
- The right decision isn’t always going to feel good
- Embracing change so you can evolve and not stay stuck
- Tips on how to know if what you’re currently doing/the next opportunity is good or great
Resources and links mentioned in this episode:
- Sign up for our Elevate Ag online course waitlist to be the first to know when doors open! https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/course
- Visit our website, Elevate Ag: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/
- Connect with @nataliekovarik and @taravanderdussen on Instagram
- Onsite Production: The Gauge: http://www.thegaugepodcast.com/
Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Find the complete show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/007-navigating-change-with-tara-and-natalie-letting-go-of-good-to-make-space-for-great
On today’s Mastermind episode, we’re speaking with Meghan Gates about building an online course and starting a YouTube channel. Meghan is a wife and mother of two, living out on the Oklahoma plains. Her passion for ranching, combined with all things homesteading, paint the picture of a true, old-fashioned western lifestyle. Armed with skills passed down from generations, Meghan is passionate about educating others on how to better grow, raise, preserve, and cook their own food. When she’s not juggling kids, you can find her elbows-deep in a pie, attempting a new skill, or talking to God while horseback.
Like many, Meghan started sharing online with one goal in mind and is now looking to grow her brand, diversify her income and expand her business. What started as simply sharing her homesteading life has slowly turned into brand work, an apparel line and most recently, the launch of an online course with thoughts of pivoting to a YouTube channel. With so many changes, Meghan is here today to brainstorm what most of us ask ourselves - how do we successfully pivot our businesses?
In this episode, we cover:
- The ideal marketing strategy and timeline
- Different types of launches such as presale vs. beta launch and doors open/close vs. evergreen
- To remember that as an entrepreneur, we have the power and freedom to make changes whenever we want
- YouTube monetization and repurposing content
Resources & links mentioned in this episode:
- Want to be our next Mastermind guest? Fill out the application at www.elevateyouragstory.com/podcast.
- Visit Meghan’s website, https://meghangates.com/
- Meghan’s course on chickens, https://meghangates.com/the-broiler-school
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Connect with @meghanlynngates on Instagram
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Sign up for our course waitlist to be the first to know when doors open! https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/course
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Visit our website, https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/
- Connect with @nataliekovarik and @taravanderdussen on Instagram
- Onsite Production: http://www.thegaugepodcast.com/
Make sure to hit subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes!
Find the complete show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/006-mastermind-building-an-online-course-and-starting-a-youtube-channel
It can feel a little intimidating as you start sharing online. For many, social sharing, and ultimately social selling, is stepping into an entirely new arena and one of the first things you may want to know is what to expect. On this episode, we will be looking at 5 things we think you should know about sharing online. We tried to go beyond the generic advice and dive a little deeper. While keeping the big picture in mind: growing your business.
In this episode, we cover:
- What you should plan for and navigating preconceived notions and surprises along the way
- How big your following needs to be before you can start monetizing
- How to manage the ins and outs of sharing from family dynamics to negativity
- Your biggest competitive advantage
Resources and links mentioned in this episode:
- Sign up for our course waitlist at: www.elevateyouragstory.com/course to be the first to know when doors open!
- Visit our website, www.elevateyouragstory.com
- Connect with @nataliekovarik and @taravanderdussen on Instagram
- Onsite Production: The Gauge
Make sure to hit subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes!
Find the complete show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/005-5-tips-for-sharing-online-with-natalie-and-tara-what-we-wish-we-knew-starting-out
Today’s show is an Interview: Scaling an 8 figure online business with Laura Benson of Shop Filly Flair. Laura is a born and raised South Dakota farm girl who became an entrepreneur at a very young age. Over the last decade, Laura has spent a majority of her time building her online boutique - Shop Filly Flair - into an 8-figure a year business while simultaneously raising kids on the farm with her husband.
In this episode, we cover:
- How Laura always had an entrepreneurial heart and mindset, even when she didn’t know what that word meant
- There was a major season of hustle - with her time and her money - to invest in her business and get it where it is today
- Finding the courage to pursue your goals and dreams and not caring what others think
- How it’s ok to shift to new ideas and test new waters in your business
- The pitfalls and challenges Laura faced as she was growing her company and how she overcame them and learned from them
Resources and links mentioned in this episode:
- Visit the Shop Filly Flair website www.fillyflair.com
- Connect with Laura on Instagram @laurabensonofficial
- Visit our website, www.elevateyouragstory.com
- Connect with @nataliekovarik and @taravanderdussen on Instagram
- Onsite Production: The Gauge
Make sure to hit subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes!
Find the complete show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/004-interview-scaling-an-8-figure-online-business-with-laura-benson-of-shop-filly-flair
On today’s Mastermind episode we are speaking with Ashley Machado. Ashley is the granddaughter of a dairy farmer and wife to a calf rancher and almond farmer in California. She has her B.A in Human Development, and Masters in Social Work with an emphasis in Clinical Mental Health. Ashley is rethinking the way we support Mental Health in the ag industry and specializes in breaking down big ideas and deep feelings into simple and actionable strategies for ag families and businesses alike. Her goal is for everyone in the ag industry to have the tools they need in their mental health tool box by talking about things like anxiety, self-growth, relationships, and communication. Ashley has been fortunate enough to arrive at a place where she feels incredibly aligned with her passions and is now looking to turn them into a profitable business.With so many dreams and different paths to bring them to fruition, Ashley is here to talk today about what so many of us struggle with: where to start in creating an offer and how to best spend our time selling that offer. Tune in as we take Ashley’s ideas and turn them into a working model she can put into the world.
In this episode we cover:
- The value in bootstrapping the basics to start so you can test the waters and analyze the initial interest and outcomes
- How to effectively and efficiently create and promote a new offer
- Focusing on your MVP (minimally viable product) so you can take one small step today to move your business forward
Resources and links mentioned in this episode:
- Visit Ashley’s website, www.melaroseacres.com
- Connect with Ashley on Instagram @byashleymachado and LinkedIn
- Visit our website, www.elevateyouragstory.com
- Connect with @nataliekovarik and @taravanderdussen on Instagram
- Onsite Production: www.thegaugepodcast.com
Make sure to hit subscribe so you don’t miss out on future episodes!
Find the complete show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/003-mastermind-creating-an-offer-with-ashley-machado
We all start somewhere. Every full-time business was once a side hustle, a startup or a part-time gig. Those late nights and early mornings where we are working completely exhausted because we are cramming all of our passions into any and every open moment of the day. These are draining times, but also exciting times. We’re building something new. Bringing our ideas to life and putting them out into the world for others to enjoy. But navigating this season can be hard; how do you manage working one job while building another one? How do you know when the time has come to go all in? These are some of the things we discuss on today's episode: Quitting to Six Figures. In this episode we cover:
- Both Tara and Natalie’s backgrounds and journeys that got them where they are today
- The mental, emotional and logistical hurdles that were holding them back from making the leap and how they overcame them
- What they learned about the value of going “all in”
Resources and links mentioned in this episode:
- Visit our website, https:www.elevateyouragstory.com
- Connect with @nataliekovarik and @taravanderdussen on Instagram
- Onsite Production: www.thegaugepodcast.com
Find the complete show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/002-quitting-to-six-figures-with-natalie-and-tara
On today’s show we have Sandi Brock, the woman behind the Sheepishly Me brand, business and screen. Sandi is a wife, a mother and a Canadian sheep and grain farmer. In 2012 she and her husband, Mark, ventured down an unplanned path when they decided to step away from farming with extended family, so they could instead make time and space to start a new adventure of building their very own sheep farm. Fast forward five years and Sandi found herself yet again venturing down another unplanned path when she decided to pick up a camera and start sharing her very raw and real journey as a new and inexperienced sheep farmer on YouTube for all the world to see. In this episode we cover:
- The moment that kicked off Sandi’s growth on her YouTube channel
- What she’s learned along her journey - not only about business, but about herself, too
- The struggles that she faced and how she kept showing up despite them
- The power of human connection
- The value of continuing to be a consumer of your platform, not just a creator
- The importance of monetizing your content creation and how she wishes she would have implemented ads sooner
- How getting out of your comfort zone can open up amazing opportunities that you didn’t even know you wanted
Resources and links mentioned in this episode:
- Check out and subscribe to Sandi’s YouTube channel, Sheepishly Me
- Connect with Sandi @sheepishly.me
- Visit Sandi’s www.sheepishlyme.com
- Visit our website, www.elevateyouragstory.com
- Connect with @nataliekovarik and @taravanderdussen on Instagram
- Onsite Production: www.thegaugepodcast.com
Make sure to hit subscribe so you don’t miss out on future episodes!
Find the complete show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/001-interview-sandi-brock-of-sheepishly-me
Where can I find tools and strategies to confidently and effectively share my story online? How do I monetize my brand? Where can I find community among women in agriculture and business? Can I cultivate my passion while also making money? Welcome to Elevate the Podcast where we will answer ALL of these questions and so much more! Hosts Tara Vander Dussen and Natalie Kovarik, along with their guests, will bring you tangible advice, useful tools and bold strategies that you can implement to drive your business forward and elevate the voice of agriculture. This business interview and storytelling podcast serves agriculture, western and rural entrepreneurs who want to excel in the social space and make their dreams a reality. Tune in every week to dig into entrepreneurs’ stories as they share the problems they encountered and opportunities they created as a way to educate, inspire and encourage the dreamer inside of all of us. Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode!
Website: Elevate Ag (elevateyouragstory.com)
Natalie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliekovarik
Tara Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taravanderdussen