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Profit or Passion: Rethinking Farm to Table Beef


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“You need to have a serious conversation with yourself — is the way I’m doing my farm to table business profitable.” - Karoline Rose Bohannan

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      On Today’s Episode

      The rise of direct-to-consumer beef businesses has been exciting—but is it actually profitable? In this episode, Karoline shares her honest thoughts and real numbers behind running a farm-to-table operation in today’s cattle market. Using examples from her own experience with The Rancher’s Daughter, she unpacks pricing challenges, market trends, and the hard truths about sustainability in direct-to-consumer sales.

      What You’ll Learn in This Episode
      • How to evaluate the true profitability of your farm-to-table business
        • Why pricing live animals at market value is essential for sustainability
          • Common mistakes ranchers make when setting direct-to-consumer prices
            • How rising cattle prices may strain consumer trust and loyalty
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