The USDA has farmers by the balls. We all know it. Bryson felt it, and quickly chose to fight it. He found legit workarounds and today educates us on how other farmers can help stabilise and control their own futures.
Bryson Lipscomb of Triple Oak farms - a military veteran turned first-generation farmer, who traded his 9-5 job to become a farmer and build his own life with his wife and then newborn son.
Bryson bring a refreshing & unique perspective on American farming, unfiltered for sure and very grounded. He shares the struggles and blessings of starting from scratch, the pretty messed realities of USDA processing (spoiler - it's way worse than you think), navigating regulations and the search for alternatives (such as the private membership association - PMA) that keep food sovereignty in the hands of the people.
This one certainly echoes faith, food, freedom in America, now and in the future. Enjoy.
Triple Oaks Farm is a family-run regenerative farm in Virginia, raising pastured pigs and other livestock with a focus on food sovereignty, stewardship, and community.
Key Topics
- COVID as a wake-up call for food independenceThe realities of raising animals on pastureStewardship, resilience, and lessons from livestockIndustrial processing vs. small farm alternativesFaith, freedom, and food sovereignty through PMAs
Timestamps
00:01:00 COVID meat shortages spark the leap into farming
00:04:00 First pigs, early mistakes, and discovering regenerative farming
00:09:00 Pig escapes and fencing failures — hard lessons in stewardship
00:18:00 From alcoholism to faith — how farming changed everything
00:31:00 Why small farms can’t compete with Smithfield
00:34:00 The hidden costs of USDA butchering
00:43:00 Dominion, faith, and the moral conflict of unjust laws
01:00:00 Mishandling, fraud, and corruption inside USDA plants
01:08:00 Final breaking point — walking away from USDA processors
01:13:00 Discovering the PMA model as a legal path forward
01:20:00 Building a farm rooted in faith, sovereignty, and community
01:30:00 Why resilience, stewardship, and sovereignty matter for everyone
01:40:00 Closing reflections on food freedom and the future of Triple Oaks
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