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️ Why 96% of Farmers Can’t Rely on the Farm Alone. What if we told you that almost every farmer in America depends on an off-farm paycheck to make it work? In this episode of the Dust’er Mud Podcast, Rich and Shelley expose the truth behind modern farming in 2025—it’s not what most people expect—and share their own story of building a farm from scratch with the help of a military retirement.

‍ From feeding pigs at sunrise to pulling lambs at midnight, they’ve lived every inch of the regenerative farm life—while also depending on stable, off-farm income to make it work.

️ Inside This Episode:
Why 96% of farms can’t survive on farm income alone
Median farm income in 2023? A $900 loss
How off-farm jobs bring stability, healthcare, and growth
The truth about startup capital and why many new farmers are also full-time workers
Their personal story: starting a farm at 48 & 49 with zero land, zero equipment—but a mission

Plus: how watching piglets play brings joy back to the grind—and why “real farming” looks a whole lot like resilience, not failure.

Whether you're dreaming of a farm, already knee-deep in chores, or just curious about where your food really comes from—this episode’s for you.

️ Want more?
Comment below and tell us: Do you work an off-farm job to support your farm or homestead? We'd love to hear your story!

Articles referenced in discussion:
https://www.fb.org/market-intel/the-other-paycheck-how-off-farm-income-keeps-farmers-farming
https://www.ers.usda.gov/amber-waves/2020/march/family-farm-households-reap-benefits-in-working-off-the-farm
https://ers.usda.gov/sites/default/files/_laserfiche/publications/110351/EIB-282.pdf?v=90857
https://www.fb.org/market-intel/disaster-assistance-fuels-2025s-farm-income-rebound
https://www.ers.usda.gov/data-products/farm-income-and-wealth-statistics/charts-and-maps-of-us-farm-balance-sheet-data

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️ What happens if the food system collapses overnight?
Marjory Wildcraft, founder of The Grow Network and author of The Grow System, joins us for a raw, urgent conversation about food security, self-reliance, and growing your own food before it’s too late.

In this eye-opening episode, Marjory shares how a failed school garden project triggered panic attacks that led her to uncover the biggest lie Americans have been told: that growing your own food is too hard, too dirty, or not worth it.

Learn how you can grow HALF your own food—even in a small backyard!
Discover why the process of growing food is just as important as the food itself
Hear why Marjory recommends starting with chickens and rabbits over a garden
And explore what happens when the economy and food supply unravel at the same time...

If you're serious about building resilience, protecting your health, and taking real control of your future, this is the conversation you can’t afford to miss.

Chapters & Links below
Grab Marjory's book: https://marjorywildcraft.com/#tve-jump-17834ed9a4b
Webinar: https://backyardfoodproduction.com
The Grow Network: https://thegrownetwork.com/

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️Are we finally fixing the food pyramid? In this eye-opening episode of the Dust’er Mud Podcast, we break down the latest published review from Dr. Nina Teicholz, which calls for a complete overhaul of dietary guidelines for Americans. Backed by powerful evidence and published in Nutrients, this study argues that a low-carb, whole-food approach could be the true solution to America's metabolic health crisis.
Did you know that 93% of Americans are metabolically unhealthy and either at risk of—or already taking—medications for heart disease, diabetes, or obesity? We explore how the Standard American Diet (SAD) and how its low-fat, high-carb food pyramid have been hurting us for decades—and why it's time to abandon broken advice in favor of nutrient-dense, animal-based, low-carb nutrition.

In This Episode:
✅The scientific foundation behind Dr. Teicholz’s new food pyramid
✅Why the old food pyramid failed millions of Americans
✅The truth about saturated fat, red meat, and whole eggs
✅The growing movement toward personalized, real food nutrition
✅How regenerative farmers like us are answering the call

If you’re tired of being misled by outdated government guidelines and want to reclaim your health through food, this episode is for you.

Food is medicine. Nutrition is freedom. Let’s fix the pyramid—together.

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Study References:
Teicholz, N. (2024). A Food Pyramid for Metabolic Health. Nutrients, 17(4), 1047. https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/6/1047
https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/richer-poorer-low-carb-diets-work-all-incomes-2024a1000cw5?form=fpf
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7187181/
https://www.guidelinecentral.com/guideline/41586/patient-education/560599/
https://www.nutritioncoalition.us/

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:25 - The Article
7:31 - Myth 1
11:29 - Myth 2
16:47 - Myth 3
19:27 - Low Carb vs Type 2 Diabetes
24:10 - New Food Pyramid
27:38 - Economics of Low Carb
33:52 - Call for Change

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️ Glyphosate, the world's most widely used herbicide, is everywhere—but how safe is it really?
In this eye-opening episode of the Dust'er Mud Podcast, Rich and Shelley dive deep into the controversial world of agricultural chemicals, focusing on glyphosate—best known as Roundup. They explore recent scientific evidence, landmark lawsuits, and shifting global attitudes toward chemical-based agriculture.

Discover:
Why glyphosate has become the center of fierce debates.
Proven cancer links, including high-profile lawsuits against Monsanto and Bayer.
What regenerative agriculture really means, and why some narratives get it wrong.
Surprising statistics on global food production, food waste, and chemical-free farming.
Is glyphosate truly necessary to feed a growing population, or are there safer, healthier alternatives?

If you've ever questioned what's really in your food, or wondered about the environmental impact of conventional farming, this is an episode you can't afford to miss.

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Resources & Links
First article referenced: https://www.farmprogress.com/crop-protection/farmers-advocate-for-unified-pesticide-regulations-to-protect-crop-protection-tools
Second article referenced: https://www.farmprogress.com/weeds/growing-food-without-pesticides-
Enlist Soybeans: https://www.enlist.com/en/traits/enlist-e3-soybeans.html
Glyphosate Testing Report: https://usrtk.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/FDN_Glyphosate_FoodTesting_Report_p2016-3.pdf
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Support Our Regenerative Farm: https://www.patreon.com/Air2GroundFarms
Past Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoP_bkt2jIg&list=PLNZ5CvWcuuxFb5vNTo5g7qN_UYGVxpm3_

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:37 - Welcome Special Guest
2:01 - Right to Poison
8:00 - Doom & Gloom without Poison
19:15 - Regenerative Agriculture Works!
23:49 - You do You! ...but FULL Transparency
29:52 - How to Avoid the Food Poison

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️We’re living in the era of fake food, where the shelves are lined with ultra-processed, chemically-altered, addictive food products designed to keep you eating—and keep you sick. Meanwhile, the ketogenic diet prioritizes real, whole foods that nourish, sustain, and fuel your body the way nature intended.

In this episode of the Dust’er Mud Podcast, we expose the real impact of UPFs and discuss why making the switch to REAL FOOD—whether that’s keto, low-carb, or regenerative farm-sourced—is critical for your health.

Topics We Cover:
✅ What exactly are ultra-processed foods, and why are they so harmful?
✅ The difference between real food and food “products” (Big Food’s dirty secret!)
✅ Why keto works: Metabolic health, fat adaptation, and satiety explained
✅ The addiction cycle: How UPFs are engineered to keep you hooked
✅ Why growing your own food is the ultimate rebellion against the system
✅ How to transition away from UPFs and toward a real food lifestyle

If you’ve ever wondered why people struggle to break free from junk food, this episode will open your eyes!

What’s been your biggest challenge in ditching UPFs? Drop it in the comments—we’d love to hear from you!

Resources & Links
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:49 - Ultra-Processed Foods
2:28 - Intro to Keto
3:24 - What is UPF?
6:53 - What is Keto?
11:54 - Real Food
12:25 - Benefits of Keto Lifestyle
16:40 - Myths
23:47 - Simple Things to Get Started
29:53 - Find Your Why

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️ What did our grandparents know about food that we’ve forgotten? The Great Depression (1929-1941) forced families to rethink food, waste, and survival—and today, many of those lessons are just as relevant as ever. With rising prices, food shortages, and economic instability, we have a lot to learn from their resilience.

In this episode of the Dust’er Mud Podcast, we explore:
✅ How families fed themselves when food was scarce
✅ Creative Depression-era meals & how they stretched ingredients
✅ How extreme weather & the Dust Bowl changed farming forever
✅ The lost skills that made survival possible—and why we need them again
✅ Why growing your own food is the ultimate Real Food Movement

As we head into another unpredictable year, it’s time to relearn the skills that kept our ancestors fed. Whether you’re planning your spring garden, looking for ways to stretch your food budget, or simply curious about history, this episode is packed with practical wisdom and real-world applications.

What’s one Depression-era tip you use today? Drop it in the comments—we’d love to hear!

Resources & Links
Shop Our Regenerative Farm Products: https://www.air2groundfarms.com/merchandise
Support Our Regenerative Farm: patreon.com/Air2GroundFarms
Past Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoP_bkt2jIg&list=PLNZ5CvWcuuxFb5vNTo5g7qN_UYGVxpm3_

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:18 - History Matters
5:12 - Survival
11:36 - Make it Last
13:10 - Barter Economy
15:33 - Eggs
19:14 - Preserving
22:37 - Best Thing We Can Do!
25:48 - COOK!
27:21 - Local Food Network
28:21 - Learn How To Preserve
31:17 - Grandparents were Amazing!

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️ From Fighter Jets to Fighting for Your Health! What happens when an Air Force fighter pilot, flight surgeon, and performance optimization expert takes a deep dive into nutrition, metabolic health, and the medical lies keeping people sick? You get one of the most eye-opening episodes of the Dust'er Mud Podcast to date!

In this explosive conversation, Dr. Jay “Bones” Flottmann—former USAF F-15C fighter pilot, F-22 pilot-physician, and flight surgeon for the Thunderbirds—joins us to expose the truth about nutrition, the medical system, and why we’re getting sicker as a nation.

Topics We Cover:
✅ From Flight Surgeon to Fighter Pilot – Bones shares his one-of-a-kind journey and what he learned about human performance in the cockpit and in the Dr.'s office.
✅ The Big Lies of the Food Industry – How Big Food, Big Pharma, and government guidelines are fueling obesity, metabolic disease, and chronic illness.
✅ The Power of Keto & Metabolic Health – Why Bones ditched the Standard American Diet, and how it transformed his health, performance, and longevity.
✅ Peptides: The Future of Health? – What are peptides, and are they the next big breakthrough in muscle retention, recovery, and longevity?
✅ MTHFR Gene Mutation & Your Health – Could genetics be making you sick without you knowing it? We break down what this means and what to do about it.
✅ Fixing Yourself First – Practical, no-BS steps to take control of your health, break free from the system, and fuel your body for real performance.

This episode pulls NO punches. If you’re ready to rethink everything you thought you knew about health, performance, and longevity—hit play now!

Resources & Links
Follow Dr. Jay "Bones" Flottmann: https://www.completekare.com/
Shop Our Regenerative Farm Products: https://www.air2groundfarms.com/merchandise
Support Our Regenerative Farm: patreon.com/Air2GroundFarms
Past Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoP_bkt2jIg&list=PLNZ5CvWcuuxFb5vNTo5g7qN_UYGVxpm3_

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:00 - Meet Dr. Jay "Bones" Flottmann
13:17 - Becoming "Bones"
21:20 - Fighter Pilot to Flying Doc: A Unique Journey
23:25 - Nutrition & Performance: What They Don’t Teach Pilots
53:00 - The MTHFR Gene & How It Affects You
1:09:03 - Defensive Medicine
1:13:52 - Peptides: Are They a Game-Changer for Health?
1:33:47 - The Broken Medical Establishment
1:43:45 - Fixing Yourself First: Practical Steps to Health
1:49:12 - Riffing on Rich

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️ What if everything you’ve been told about health, medicine, and food is WRONG? Today, we dive deep into the secrets of longevity, real food, and the industrial health complex—inspired by an eye-opening conversation between Sean Ryan and Gary Breka. We’re breaking down the biggest lies in modern health, how real food and movement are the ultimate medicine, and why questioning the narrative is the key to thriving.

IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER:
✔ The Vitamin D3 Deficiency Trap & how it leads to misdiagnosed disease
✔ Why processed food is the real killer—and what the world’s longest-living people actually eat
✔ The Cholesterol Myth: Why high LDL isn’t the villain you’ve been told it is
✔ How Big Pharma profits off keeping people sick—and what you can do to break free
✔ The best health insurance? Real food, movement, and taking control of your own body

DON’T MISS THIS ONE. SHARE IT WITH SOMEONE WHO NEEDS TO HEAR IT!

Link to Air2Ground Farms Patreon: patreon.com/Air2GroundFarms

Link to Sean Ryan Show Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Psro_ItloY
Link to Medical Data quoted: https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/issue-briefs/2023/jan/us-health-care-global-perspective-2022
Link to Military Eligibility Slide: https://prod-media.asvabprogram.com/CEP_PDF_Contents/Qualified_Military_Available.pdf

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️ RESOURCES & LINKS
Our Local Farm & Store: Air2Ground Meats
Past Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoP_bkt2jIg&list=PLNZ5CvWcuuxFb5vNTo5g7qN_UYGVxpm3_

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️Egg prices are skyrocketing again—but why? In this episode of the Dust'er Mud Podcast, we break down the real reasons behind rising egg prices, including:

✅ Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) and mass flock culling
✅ New cage-free laws impacting large-scale egg producers
✅ The real struggle of small farms balancing fair pricing & ethical food sales

As small-scale farmers, we have to navigate the fine line between making a sustainable living and ensuring food remains accessible. Is there a moral dilemma when pricing food? How do supply and demand, cost of production, and consumer expectations impact how eggs are priced?

Why do consumers expect premium food at bargain prices?
Should small farms raise prices just because the market does?
What does “fair pricing” actually mean when selling food?

We get real and raw about the business of food—something big corporations don’t want you to think about.

Listen now and join the conversation in the comments! Do you think small farms should price eggs based on market trends or their actual cost of production?

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Our Local Farm & Store: Air2Ground Meats
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USDA Egg Market Overview: https://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/ams_3725.pdf
Original Article: https://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/egg-prices-california-reach-9-per-dozen-some-areas?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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0:00 - Intro
1:31 - Why Prices are High
7:49 - How do WE set our Prices?
12:00 - Our Struggle
18:57 - Consumer Mindset
24:25 - Ethics of Food Production
32:05 - What can WE do?

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️ Beef prices just hit an ALL-TIME HIGH, and it’s only getting worse. The cost of raising cattle has skyrocketed, the national herd is shrinking, and the future of beef affordability is uncertain. But is this just a temporary spike, or are we witnessing a reckoning in the food system?

In this episode of the Dust'er Mud Podcast, we break down:
✅ Why beef prices are at historic highs (herd downsizing, supply & demand, heifer retention)
✅ The hidden costs of industrial agriculture – subsidies, environmental debt, and future food shortages
✅ Why local food ISN’T cheaper (and why that’s not the point!)
✅ What’s coming next? Will beef prices ever drop, or is this the new normal?

If you eat beef, this affects YOU. The food system is changing—are you ready?

WATCH UNTIL THE END for a deep dive into the real cost of food and what consumers can do to take control of their food security.

️ RESOURCES & LINKS
Our Local Farm & Store: Air2Ground Meats
Past Podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoP_bkt2jIg&list=PLNZ5CvWcuuxFb5vNTo5g7qN_UYGVxpm3_
USDA Data & Beef Report: https://downloads.usda.library.cornell.edu/usda-esmis/files/m326m174z/s7528629n/8w32t1620/cofd0125.pdf
Original Article: https://www.realagriculture.com/2025/01/live-cattle-futures-cross-200-for-the-first-time-in-history/

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0:00 - Intro
1:04 - Beef Prices Skyrocket
10:47 - Hidden Cost of Industrial Agriculture
24:32 - Local vs. Industrial
39:15 - Future of Food

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The information provided on this podcast about health is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional medical advice. Listeners are advised to consult a qualified healthcare provider before attempting any recommendations mentioned on this channel. The channel owner and creators shall not be held responsible for any consequences arising from the use or misuse of the information presented. Listeners' discretion is advised.