The Profitable Steward

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

Episode 76

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In this episode of the Profitable Steward Podcast, Jared sits down with AJ Richards, founder of FromTheFarm.org, to talk about the future of ranching, food security, and building a resilient, profitable direct-to-consumer model.

AJ shares his journey from ranching roots to creating a nationwide platform connecting consumers directly with farmers and ranchers—cutting out middlemen and helping producers keep more of the retail dollar.

They also dive into:
 • The current state of the livestock industry
 • The fragility of our modern food system
 • Why herd numbers are at record lows
 • AJ’s recent meetings in Washington D.C. advocating for producers
 • The importance of public land grazing
• How consumers and ranchers can work together to change the system

If you’re a rancher looking for a better market, a consumer who wants real food from real people, or someone who cares about the future of American agriculture—this conversation is for you.