Barn Talk

Farming's Dirty Secrets: Lobbyists, Fake Farms, & Our Transparent Meat Empire Fix


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Welcome back to Barn Talk! In today’s episode, Sawyer and Tork are opening up the barn doors and getting real with a good old-fashioned Q&A session. From farm life to local politics—and even makeup tips—nothing’s off the table. The guys kick things off with a lively market update, diving into the latest prices and trends for corn, beans, livestock, and more, before shifting gears to tackle your burning questions.

You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at the realities of running a family farm, supporting a direct-to-consumer meat business, and what makes their farm-to-table operation unique. Sawyer and Tork also take a hard look at the bureaucracy plaguing small-town America, candidly sharing a recent situation in their own community that left their heads shaking. Plus, find out just how many weaner pigs, fat hogs, and tons of feed you can fit on a semi, and why truckers are truly the backbone of American agriculture.

If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to stick to your core values as a business owner, when to pivot or power through a tough idea, or the real story behind meat labeling and marketing in the U.S., this episode is for you. Sprinkle in some classic Barn Talk humor, relationship advice, and serious takes on AI’s impact on our lives, and you’ve got an episode that’s just as entertaining as it is thought-provoking.

So pull up a seat, grab a cup of coffee—or maybe a ribeye—and join us for an episode full of honesty, laughs, and some straight talk from inside the barn.


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00:00 "Barn Talk Growth & Call-Ins Coming"

09:25 "Lab-Grown Meat Skepticism"

13:56 Outsider Hired as City Administrator

19:29 Cherished Employee vs. Failing Administrator

24:28 Unexpected Reunion Humble Job Reveal

27:13 Transporting Wiener Pigs Explained

36:39 "Leadership Through Embodying Core Values"

40:40 Navigating Business Challenges at 25

43:31 Balancing Persistence and Adaptability

52:12 AI Development: Race or Restraint?

57:06 "Debate Over Meat Origin Labeling"

01:03:38 Disconnected Meat Production Perception

01:05:34 Misleading Farm-to-Table Claims

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