Jenni Harris From White Oak Pastures: Regenerative Farming, Food Resiliency, and the Future of Meat (Part 1) | MMP #293
04/10/24 • 41 min
Jenni Harris is a fifth-generation farmer at White Oak Pastures in Bluffton, Georgia. She is an advocate for regenerative, grass-fed farming, animal welfare and environmental stewardship, and is the director of marketing at White Oak Pastures. Under the visionary leadership of Jenni's father, Will Harris, White Oak Pastures has transitioned from conventional farming practices to a thriving grass-fed, regenerative model. They have successfully vertically integrated their operations, establishing their own processing facilities and creating a closed-loop, transparent food system.
Key topics discussed include:
- White Oak Pastures journey of transitioning from conventional to regenerative farming practices
- Building a resilient, local food system through vertical integration and on-farm processing facilities
- The impact of the Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) Act repeal on American farmers and the grass-fed beef market
- Navigating partnerships with Whole Foods and Epic Provisions in the evolving sustainable food landscape
- The importance of maintaining a balance between wholesale and direct-to-consumer sales for year-round production
- Lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic on the fragility of the modern food system and the value of food security
Timestamps:
(00:00) Intro and White Oak Pastures' transition to grass-fed
(04:00) Challenges of transitioning to regenerative farming
(10:00) Importance of vertical integration and on-site processing
(19:00) Rise of "regenerative" buzzword and decline in authentic farms
(22:00) Impact of repealing COOL Act on American producers
(28:00) Evolution and end of White Oak Pastures' Whole Foods relationship
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Jenni Harris is a fifth-generation farmer at White Oak Pastures in Bluffton, Georgia. She is an advocate for regenerative, grass-fed farming, animal welfare and environmental stewardship, and is the director of marketing at White Oak Pastures. Under the visionary leadership of Jenni's father, Will Harris, White Oak Pastures has transitioned from conventional farming practices to a thriving grass-fed, regenerative model. They have successfully vertically integrated their operations, establishing their own processing facilities and creating a closed-loop, transparent food system.
Key topics discussed include:
- White Oak Pastures journey of transitioning from conventional to regenerative farming practices
- Building a resilient, local food system through vertical integration and on-farm processing facilities
- The impact of the Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) Act repeal on American farmers and the grass-fed beef market
- Navigating partnerships with Whole Foods and Epic Provisions in the evolving sustainable food landscape
- The importance of maintaining a balance between wholesale and direct-to-consumer sales for year-round production
- Lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic on the fragility of the modern food system and the value of food security
Timestamps:
(00:00) Intro and White Oak Pastures' transition to grass-fed
(04:00) Challenges of transitioning to regenerative farming
(10:00) Importance of vertical integration and on-site processing
(19:00) Rise of "regenerative" buzzword and decline in authentic farms
(22:00) Impact of repealing COOL Act on American producers
(28:00) Evolution and end of White Oak Pastures' Whole Foods relationship
*** LINKS***
Check out our Newsletter - Food for Thought - to dramatically improve your health this year!
Join The Meat Mafia community Telegram group for daily conversations to keep up with what’s happening between episodes of the show.
Connect with White Oak Pastures
Instagram
YouTube
Twitter
Jenni resources
The Food Web
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AFFILIATES
- LMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb diet
- The Carnivore Bar - Use Code 'MEATMAFIA' for 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican Bar
- Perennial Pastures - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' 10% OFF - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from California & Montana
- Farrow Skincare - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' at checkout for 20% OFF
- Heart & Soil - CODE ‘MEATMAFIA’ for 10% OFF - enhanced nutrition to replace daily vitamins!
- Carnivore Snax - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Crispy, airy meat chips that melt in your mouth. Regeneratively raised in the USA.
- Pluck Seasoning - 15% OFF - Nutrient-dense seasoning with INSANE flavor! Use CODE: MEATMAFIA
- We Feed Raw 25% OFF your first order - ancestrally consistent food for your ...
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Dr. Tracy Gapin: Reclaim Your Manhood - How To Naturally Boost Testosterone, Is TRT Effective, Why Genetics Dictate Your Food Response (Part 2) | MMP #292
Dr. Tracy Gapin, MD, is a board-certified urologist, men’s health expert, author, and speaker, specializing in precision medicine.
After experiencing his own health challenges and finding limited results through conventional medicine, Dr. Gapin immersed himself in the study of functional medicine, epigenetics, and precision health. He now runs a cutting-edge practice that combines advanced testing, personalized genetics, and data-driven lifestyle interventions to help men achieve their health goals.
Key topics discussed include:
- The crucial role of gut health in regulating hormone production, neurotransmitter production, mood, metabolism, and immune function
- The importance of incorporating a variety of strategies to naturally boost testosterone levels, such as strength training, improving sleep quality, getting sunlight, and optimizing micronutrient intake
- The limitations of relying solely on natural testosterone-boosting methods and the potential need for Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) in cases of persistently low testosterone levels
- The transformative effects of TRT on energy, mood, motivation, metabolism, muscle building, fat burning, and sexual function in men with low testosterone
- The impact of environmental toxins and endocrine disruptors on testosterone production and the transgenerational epigenetic effects passed down from previous generations
- Practical strategies for creating sustainable healthy eating habits, including the importance of motivation, ability, and prompts, as well as the role of controlling your food environment to support your goals
Timestamps:
(00:23) Perfect Diet Debates and Individual Differences
(01:00) Addressing Gut Health and Its Importance
(03:00) Akkermansia, Blood Sugar, and Gut-Brain Connection
(05:00) Dr. Gapin's Eating Habits and Protein Focus
(08:00) Red Meat Perspective and Genetic Role
(12:00) Atherosclerosis and LDL Limitations
(13:00) Forming Healthy Eating Habits
(19:00) TRT Perspective and Natural Testosterone Boosters
(24:00) TRT Effects and Long-Term Use
(25:00) Environmental Toxins, Testosterone, and Regulation
(27:00) Individual Action and Personal Transformation
(28:00) Listener Resources and Dr. Gapin's Work
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AFFILIATES
- LMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb diet
- The Carnivore Bar - Use Code 'MEATMAFIA' for 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican Bar
- Perennial Pastures - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' 10% OFF - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from California & Montana
- Farrow Skincare - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' at checkout for 20% OFF
- Heart & Soil - CODE ‘MEATMAFIA’ for 10% OFF - enhanced nutrition to replace daily vitamins!
- Carnivore Sna...
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Jenni Harris From White Oak Pastures: Farming As A Climate Change Solution, Cattle Sequestering Carbon, Going On Joe Rogan's Podcast, Sustaining Generational Legacy (Part 2) | MMP #294
Jenni Harris is a fifth-generation farmer at White Oak Pastures in Bluffton, Georgia. She is an advocate for regenerative, grass-fed farming, animal welfare and environmental stewardship, and is the director of marketing at White Oak Pastures. Under the visionary leadership of Jenni's father, Will Harris, White Oak Pastures has transitioned from conventional farming practices to a thriving grass-fed, regenerative model. They have successfully vertically integrated their operations, establishing their own processing facilities and creating a closed-loop, transparent food system.
Key topics discussed include:
- The challenges and opportunities of the direct-to-consumer (DTC) model for regenerative farms like White Oak Pastures, especially in terms of logistics and supply chain management
- The significant impact of Joe Rogan's podcast on raising awareness for regenerative agriculture and connecting with a wider audience seeking authentic, transparent food production
- The importance of maintaining a balanced mix of wholesale and retail customers to ensure a sustainable, resilient business model for regenerative farms
- The groundbreaking carbon sequestration study conducted at White Oak Pastures, which demonstrated the potential for regenerative grazing to mitigate climate change, and the need for a more holistic view of ecosystem health beyond carbon alone
- The definition of "real food" as simple, whole ingredients produced through regenerative practices that emulate nature, and the importance of knowing your food's origin and celebrating its natural variations
- The personal motivation and pride in maintaining a multi-generational family farm like White Oak Pastures, and the desire to create opportunities for future generations to continue the legacy of regenerative agriculture
Timestamps:
(00:00) Intro and the impact of White Oak Pastures' carbon sequestration study
(01:00) Challenges and opportunities of the direct-to-consumer (DTC) model for White Oak Pastures
(05:00) The impact of Joe Rogan's podcast on raising awareness for regenerative agriculture
(11:00) The importance of a balanced customer mix for a sustainable regenerative farm business
(15:00) The significance of White Oak Pastures' carbon sequestration study and the need for a holistic view of ecosystem health
(23:00) Defining "real food" and the importance of simple, whole ingredients and knowing your food's origin
*** LINKS***
Check out our Newsletter - Food for Thought - to dramatically improve your health this year!
Join The Meat Mafia community Telegram group for daily conversations to keep up with what’s happening between episodes of the show.
Connect with White Oak Pastures
Jenni resources
The Food Web
Connect with Meat Mafia:
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Twitter - Meat Mafia
YouTube - Meat Mafia
Connect with Noble Protein:
Website - Noble Protein
Twitter - Noble Protein
Instagram - Noble Protein
AFFILIATES
- LMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb diet
- The Carnivore Bar - Use Code 'MEATMAFIA' for 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican Bar
- Perennial Pastures - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' 10% OFF - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from California & Montana
- Farrow Skincare - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' at checkout for 20% OFF
- Heart & Soil - CODE ‘MEATMAFIA’
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