Ever wanted to start selling direct to consumer? Or maybe you're already selling a little and you want to grow? Since COVID, interest in direct-to-consumer sales has skyrocketed. Consumers are going this route for a variety of reasons, so how can your ranch capitalize on this and how can this add to your operation? We know it can be overwhelming and is just one more thing to add to that never-ending to-do list, so we invited direct-to-consumer marketing expert, Mike Parker, to break down everything from details to the why’s and the how’s of selling your meat.

This episode is sponsored by www.wildasssoaps.com

SHOW NOTES

Pricing Calculator:https://www.directfarmroadmap.com/presoldseasoncall-8299

Mike's website: https://www.directfarmroadmap.com/home-8395

Mike's social media: @directfarmmarketing

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Convention registration and info: www.rcalfconvention.com

It wasn’t long ago that Dutch farmers drove their tractors protesting their country adopting policies that directly attacked agriculture in the name of climate change. Today across Europe over 20 countries are protesting for many of the very same reasons. Dutch farmers’ advocate and internationally renowned political commentator, Eva Vlaardingerbroek joins us to discuss the dangers of globalism and why farmers are the target.

Follow Eva on X (Twitter): https://x.com/EvaVlaar?s=20

Follow Eva on Substack: https://evavlaardingerbroek.substack.com/

Eva's 2023 R-CALF USA Convention Keynote Presentation: https://youtu.be/Fr8eV5oQyyI?si=u8gcUtxjdcqyBDHi

Episode sponsored by Grossenburg Implements, Inc.

As I’m sure you’ve noticed, much of the world has bought into the lie that cattle are destroying the planet. With things like USDA’s climate smart commodity project, natural asset companies, and carbon credits, it makes you wonder, has the cattle industry itself bought into that same lie? Independent journalist Jim Mundorf with Lonesome Lands joins us to discuss these hot topics, how mandatory ID and the checkoff play into this, and how we push back.

This episode is sponsored by the South Dakota Stockgrowers Association. For more information visit www.southdakotastockgrowers.org

Show Notes:

https://www.usda.gov/climate-solutions/climate-smart-commodities

https://www.r-calfusa.com/op-ed-natural-asset-company-proposed-rule-threatens-property-rights/

https://www.lonesomelands.com/new-blog/2023/9/14/template-5nf6j

https://www.lonesomelands.com/new-blog/2023/9/14/template-sbds6

https://www.lonesomelands.com/new-blog/2023/9/14/template-cm7p3