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Ep 264 | A flesh-eating parasite has made a comeback — and it's already crossing state lines. This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara break down everything you need to know about the New World screwworm and what it means for the U.S. food system. They also discuss the bittersweet Farmer Wants a Wife season four finale and what a real-life rancher had to say about how accurate Yellowstone actually is. Then, Leann Saunders, founder of Where Food Comes From, joins to answer all your questions about food labels: Do they actually mean anything? Which ones can you trust? And how can they pay off for farmers and shoppers alike? What We Discovered This Week 🤠 🪩 The parasite spreading across U.S. ranches 🪩 What Yellowstone gets right (and wrong) about ranch life 🪩 The fate of season four's FWAW couples 🪩 How food labels benefit consumers and producers CHAPTERS: (00:00) Intro (01:04) New World Screwworm Fly (13:06) How Accurate Is Yellowstone's Dutton Ranch? (24:06) Farmer Wants A Wife Finale (44:39) Food Labels and Third-Party Verification 🪩 WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG A top-ranked podcast where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by https://instagram.com/nataliekovarik/?hl=en — western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher — and https://instagram.com/taravanderdussen/?hl=en — sustainability expert & millennial dairy farmer. Every week, we dive into the top headlines in food, agriculture, and Western culture with a pop culture twist. 📲 CONNECT WITH US ONLINE Website: https://discoverag.com/ Podcast: https://pod.link/1615443750 Instagram: https://instagram.com/discoveragpodcast/ 📲 CONNECT WITH WHERE FOOD COMES FROM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wherefoodcomesfrom/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imiglobal/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhereFoodComesFrom1 X: https://x.com/wherefoodcmsfm LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/where-food-comes-from-inc-/ 🤝 PARTNERS AND SPONSORSHIPS COZY EARTH: Use code DISCOVER to score 20% off at https://cozyearth.com/ PONCHO: Get $10 off your first order and free shipping at ponchooutdoors.com/DISCOVER when you enter your email. SUNRISE FLOUR MILL: Use code DISCOVER for 10% off at https://sunriseflourmill.com/ JUST THRIVE: Get your health in check and save 20% on your first order at https://justthrivehealth.com/DISCOVER BROOKLYN BEDDING: Go to https://brooklynbedding.com/ and use promo code DISCOVER at checkout to get 30% off sitewide. TURTLEBOX: Use code DISCOVER at https://turtleboxaudio.com/ to score a free hat with the purchase of any Gen 2 speaker. ANGEL: Join the Angel Guild to access the full library of films and support the creation of stories that reflect rural values, family legacy, and real American communities. https://angel.com/discoverag TOOTHPILLOW: Go to https://www.toothpillow.com/ and use code DISCOVER to get your kid assessed for free! You can even use the code for a free video upgrade. DUCKWORTH: Use code DISCOVER for 10% off at https://www.duckworthco.com/ ARMRA: Use code DISCOVER for 15% off at https://TryARMRA.com/discover FARM WIFE TALLOW: Use code DISCOVER for 10% off at https://www.farmwifetallow.com/ Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. !
Ep | 263 A burger chain swapped in grass-fed beef, real butter, and even hired a "chief MAHA officer" — but is there a catch? This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara unpack Steak 'n Shake's full MAHA takeover (including what they're not telling us), America's big plan to bring back cotton, and what it means for American consumers. Plus, two viral reels that are blowing up everyone's feed right now. What We Discovered This Week 🤠 🪩 America's big plan to bring back cotton 🪩 Why a viral beef reel is breaking the internet 🪩 A cowgirl's viral invitation to stay on her ranch 🪩 Steak 'n Shake's new menu CHAPTERS: (00:00) Intro (00:33) The Great American Cotton Plan (16:48) The "One Cow" Beef Reel + Our Butchery Tour (31:50) Disco Debrief: Texas Joins the Beef Antitrust Case (33:41) A Cowgirl's Viral Ranch Invite (47:32) Steak 'n Shake's MAHA Takeover 🪩 WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG A top-ranked podcast where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by https://instagram.com/nataliekovarik/?hl=en — western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher — and https://instagram.com/taravanderdussen/?hl=en — sustainability expert & millennial dairy farmer. Every week, we dive into the top headlines in food, agriculture, and Western culture with a pop culture twist. 📲 CONNECT WITH US ONLINE • Website: https://discoverag.com/ • Podcast: https://pod.link/1615443750 • Instagram: https://instagram.com/discoveragpodcast/ 🤝 PARTNERS AND SPONSORSHIPS SUNRISE FLOUR MILL: Use code DISCOVER for 10% off at https://sunriseflourmill.com/ JUST THRIVE: Get your health in check and save 20% on your first order at https://justthrivehealth.com/DISCOVER BROOKLYN BEDDING: Go to https://brooklynbedding.com/ and use promo code DISCOVER at checkout to get 30% off sitewide. PONCHO: Get $10 off your first order and free shipping at ponchooutdoors.com/DISCOVER when you enter your email. COZY EARTH: Use code DISCOVER to score 20% off at https://cozyearth.com/ TURTLEBOX: Use code DISCOVER at https://turtleboxaudio.com/ to score a free hat with the purchase of any Gen 2 speaker. ANGEL: Join the Angel Guild to access the full library of films and support the creation of stories that reflect rural values, family legacy, and real American communities. https://angel.com/discoverag TOOTHPILLOW: Go to https://www.toothpillow.com/ and use code DISCOVER to get your kid assessed for free! You can even use the code for a free video upgrade. DUCKWORTH: Use code DISCOVER for 10% off at https://www.duckworthco.com/ ARMRA: Use code DISCOVER for 15% off at https://TryARMRA.com/discover FARM WIFE TALLOW: Use code DISCOVER for 10% off at https://www.farmwifetallow.com/ Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.
EP 262 | A trad wife influencer wakes up in the 1800s... and it's nothing like the life she's been posting online. Have you heard about the book that has the internet completely split? This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara discuss their thoughts on Yesteryear (and land somewhere they didn't expect), what's next for America's butter obsession, and the Farmer Wants a Wife ex who's sharing all on TikTok. Plus, a viral fruit-peeling video reveals a major problem hiding inside our food system. What We Discovered This Week 🤠 🪩 Americans love butter again (and the wild truth about margarine) 🪩 Yesteryear, the trad wife novel that's causing a stir 🪩 Farmer Wants a Wife drama all over TikTok 🪩 The viral fruit peeler hiding a food system problem CHAPTERS: (00:00) Intro (00:29) Butter's Big Comeback (15:45) Farmer Wants A Wife Ex Drama (30:44) The Trad Wife Book, Yesteryear (43:43) The Hidden Problem In the Food Industry 🪩 WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG A top-ranked podcast where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by https://instagram.com/nataliekovarik/?hl=en — western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher — and https://instagram.com/taravanderdussen/?hl=en — sustainability expert & millennial dairy farmer. Every week, we dive into the top headlines in food, agriculture, and Western culture with a pop culture twist. 📲 CONNECT WITH US ONLINE Website: https://discoverag.com/ Podcast: https://pod.link/1615443750 Instagram: https://instagram.com/discoveragpodcast/ 🤝 PARTNERS AND SPONSORSHIPS PONCHO: Get $10 off your first order and free shipping at ponchooutdoors.com/DISCOVER when you enter your email. COZY EARTH: Use code DISCOVER to score 20% off at https://cozyearth.com/ JUST THRIVE: Get your health in check and save 20% on your first order at https://justthrivehealth.com/DISCOVER TURTLEBOX: Use code DISCOVER at https://turtleboxaudio.com/ to score a free hat with the purchase of any Gen 2 speaker. SUNRISE FLOUR MILL: Use code DISCOVER for 10% off at https://sunriseflourmill.com/ BROOKLYN BEDDING: Go to https://brooklynbedding.com/ and use promo code DISCOVER at checkout to get 30% off sitewide. ANGEL: Join the Angel Guild to access the full library of films and support the creation of stories that reflect rural values, family legacy, and real American communities. https://angel.com/discoverag TOOTHPILLOW: Go to https://www.toothpillow.com/ and use code DISCOVER to get your kid assessed for free! You can even use the code for a free video upgrade. DUCKWORTH: Use code DISCOVER for 10% off at https://www.duckworthco.com/ ARMRA: Use code DISCOVER for 15% off at https://TryARMRA.com/discover FARM WIFE TALLOW: Use code DISCOVER for 10% off at https://www.farmwifetallow.com/ Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.

In episode 5 of Discover Ag: On The Road, we head offshore to discover RED SNAPPER with Captain Steve. In this episode, we step onboard to follow the full process, from heading out offshore to seeing how fishermen locate, catch, sort, and bring in red snapper during the season. After our time out on the water, we also visit Local Foods to see what happens next once the fish are brought back to shore. As a Florida-based seafood and specialty distributor, Local Foods works with fresh seafood coming in daily and helps connect that catch to restaurants and consumers across the region. From unloading and sorting to processing and preparing the fish, this part of the industry plays a major role in getting seafood from the boat to the plate. It's a side of the seafood supply chain most people never get to see, but one that keeps the entire system moving. What you'll discover: • How red snapper are commercially harvested • What a real day offshore looks like • How fishermen work the lines and manage the catch • What happens after the fish make it back to shore • How seafood is processed and distributed to restaurants and consumers Special thanks to Turtle Box for Sponsoring This Episode. You can Shop Our Favorite (and best) Outdoor Water Proof Speaker here. https://turtleboxaudio.com

Ep 261 | True or false: most "fresh" fish has actually been frozen and the salmon at your grocery store isn't what the label says it is. This week, Natalie and Tara go behind the scenes of their trip to Florida for the Red Snapper episode of Discover Ag on the Road. They talk to a 30-year veteran and a Florida fishing captain about what most people don't know about the industry, from the quota system crushing American fishermen to the truth about frozen fish. Learn why most fishermen only make $2 on an $80 haul and how to spot mislabeled salmon at the grocery store. What We Discovered This Week 🤠 🪩 The truth about what's better: fresh or frozen fish? 🪩 Why the fishing quota system is problematic 🪩 How seafood is processed (it's safer than you think) 🪩 Mislabeling and what NOAA is (and isn't) doing about it CHAPTERS: (00:00) Introduction (02:12) Inside a Seafood Processing Facility (16:40) The Fisherman Quota System (25:15) Seafood Traceability & Mislabeling (35:35) The Schitt's Creek Reel & BTS Chaos 🪩 WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG A top-ranked podcast where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by https://instagram.com/nataliekovarik/?hl=en — western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher — and https://instagram.com/taravanderdussen/?hl=en — sustainability expert & millennial dairy farmer. Every week, we dive into the top headlines in food, agriculture, and Western culture with a pop culture twist. 📲 CONNECT WITH US ONLINE Website: https://discoverag.com/ Podcast: https://pod.link/1615443750 Instagram: https://instagram.com/discoveragpodcast/ 🤝 PARTNERS AND SPONSORSHIPS TURTLEBOX: Use code DISCOVER at https://turtleboxaudio.com/ to score a free hat with the purchase of any Gen 2 speaker. SUNRISE FLOUR MILL: Use code DISCOVER for 10% off at https://sunriseflourmill.com/ JUST THRIVE: Get your health in check and save 20% on your first order at https://justthrivehealth.com/DISCOVER PONCHO: Get $10 off your first order at ponchooutdoors.com/DISCOVER when you enter your email. COZY EARTH: Use code DISCOVER to score 20% off and shop their Mother's Day sale at https://cozyearth.com/ BROOKLYN BEDDING: Go to https://brooklynbedding.com/ and use promo code DISCOVER at checkout to get 30% off sitewide. ANGEL: Join the Angel Guild to access the full library of films and support the creation of stories that reflect rural values, family legacy, and real American communities. https://angel.com/discoverag TOOTHPILLOW: Go to https://www.toothpillow.com/ and use code DISCOVER to get your kid assessed for free! You can even use the code for a free video upgrade. DUCKWORTH: Use code DISCOVER for 10% off at https://www.duckworthco.com/ ARMRA: Use code DISCOVER for 15% off at https://TryARMRA.com/discover FARM WIFE TALLOW: Use code DISCOVER for 10% off at https://www.farmwifetallow.com/ Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.

Ep 260 | Is the federal government finally going to do something about the Big Four? Why is John Deere on a baseball field? And is Bill Maher right about California almonds? This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara discuss the DOJ's recent announcement about the meatpacking industry, John Deere's surprisingly on brand partnership with major league baseball (and where Kevin Costner fits in), and why the internet is mad at almonds and agriculture — again. What We Discovered This Week 🤠 🪩 The Big Four investigation is heating up 🪩 John Deere teams up with MLB 🪩 Dairy Boy's viral Farm Friends launch 🪩 Bill Maher's viral takedown of California almonds CHAPTERS: (00:00) Introduction (01:00) The DOJ's Big Four Investigation (12:42) John Deere x MLB (24:49) Dairy Boy's Pajama Launch (32:21) Natalie's Big Announcement (43:47) Bill Maher vs. Almonds 🪩 WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG A top-ranked podcast where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by https://instagram.com/nataliekovarik/?hl=en — western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher — and https://instagram.com/taravanderdussen/?hl=en — sustainability expert & millennial dairy farmer. Every week, we dive into the top headlines in food, agriculture, and Western culture with a pop culture twist. 📲 CONNECT WITH US ONLINE Website: https://discoverag.com/ Podcast: https://pod.link/1615443750 Instagram: https://instagram.com/discoveragpodcast/ 🤝 PARTNERS AND SPONSORSHIPS COZY EARTH: Use code DISCOVER to score 20% off and shop their Mother's Day sale at https://cozyearth.com/ TURTLEBOX: Use code DISCOVER at https://turtleboxaudio.com/ to score a free hat with the purchase of any Gen 2 speaker. JUST THRIVE: Get your health in check and save 20% on your first order at https://justthrivehealth.com/DISCOVER BROOKLYN BEDDING: Go to https://brooklynbedding.com/ and use promo code DISCOVER at checkout to get 30% off sitewide. SUNRISE FLOUR MILL: Use code DISCOVER for 10% off at https://sunriseflourmill.com/ ANGEL: Join the Angel Guild to access the full library of films and support the creation of stories that reflect rural values, family legacy, and real American communities. https://angel.com/discoverag TOOTHPILLOW: Go to https://www.toothpillow.com/ and use code DISCOVER to get your kid assessed for free! You can even use the code for a free video upgrade. DUCKWORTH: Use code DISCOVER for 10% off at https://www.duckworthco.com/ ARMRA: Use code DISCOVER for 15% off at https://TryARMRA.com/discover FARM WIFE TALLOW: Use code DISCOVER for 10% off at https://www.farmwifetallow.com/ Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.

Ep 259 | Toyota is now farming? Add in a major Farm Bill update and a Kentucky Derby history-making win, and it's been quite the week in ag. On this week's episode of Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara cover Toyota's surprising jump into agriculture, the amendment that's shaking up the glyphosate fight, and why country bars don't feel like country bars anymore. Zach Lawless, CEO of Hyer Boots and the great-great-grandson of the man credited with inventing the cowboy boot in 1875, also joins the show to share the brand's incredible history and the exciting new chapter they're writing today. What We Discovered This Week 🤠 🪩 The Farm Bill's massive glyphosate fight 🪩 History was made at the Kentucky Derby 🪩 Country bar culture has changed (and Tara has thoughts) 🪩 Toyota is growing fruit in their factories CHAPTERS: (00:00) Introduction (01:39) The Farm Bill + Bayer (17:50) Cherie DeVaux Makes History (27:20) Country Bars (39:29) Toyota's Farm Lab (48:33) Hyer Boots Interview with Zach Lawless 🪩 WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG A top-ranked podcast where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by https://instagram.com/nataliekovarik/?hl=en — western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher — and https://instagram.com/taravanderdussen/?hl=en — sustainability expert & millennial dairy farmer. Every week, we dive into the top headlines in food, agriculture, and Western culture with a pop culture twist. 📲 CONNECT WITH US ONLINE Website: https://discoverag.com/ Podcast: https://pod.link/1615443750 Instagram: https://instagram.com/discoveragpodcast/ 🤝 PARTNERS AND SPONSORSHIPS BROOKLYN BEDDING: Go to https://brooklynbedding.com/ and use promo code DISCOVER at checkout to get 30% off sitewide. SUNRISE FLOUR MILL: Use code DISCOVER for 10% off at https://sunriseflourmill.com/ ANGEL: Join the Angel Guild to access the full library of films and support the creation of stories that reflect rural values, family legacy, and real American communities. https://angel.com/discoverag TOOTHPILLOW: Go to https://www.toothpillow.com/ and use code DISCOVER to get your kid assessed for free! You can even use the code for a free video upgrade. COZY EARTH: Use code DISCOVER to score 20% off and shop their Mother's Day sale at https://cozyearth.com/ TURTLEBOX: Use code DISCOVER at https://turtleboxaudio.com/ to score a free hat with the purchase of any Gen 2 speaker. JUST THRIVE: Get your health in check and save 20% on your first order at https://justthrivehealth.com/DISCOVER DUCKWORTH: Use code DISCOVER for 10% off at https://www.duckworthco.com/ ARMRA: Use code DISCOVER for 15% off at https://TryARMRA.com/discover FARM WIFE TALLOW: Use code DISCOVER for 10% off at https://www.farmwifetallow.com/ Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.

Ep 258 | US honey production just hit its lowest level on record and a well-known wellness doctor is calling milk toxic. Is anything in our kitchens safe? This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara discuss why honey production is low and what it means for consumers, take on the A1 vs. A2 milk debate, and share how Magnolia Network's new show is putting the trades back in the spotlight. Plus, stick around to learn how to spot the signs of poor jaw development in your kids from the founder of Toothpillow. What We Discovered This Week 🤠 🪩 US honey production hits a record low 🪩 Magnolia Network's new show about the trades 🪩 A viral reel about country living 🪩 The wellness world coming for conventional milk CHAPTERS: (00:00) Introduction (00:45) Honey Production (16:28) Building Back America's Trades (28:34) People in the Country (42:54) A1 vs. A2 Milk (56:02) Toothpillow Interview 🪩 WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG A top-ranked podcast where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by https://instagram.com/nataliekovarik/?hl=en — western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher — and https://instagram.com/taravanderdussen/?hl=en — sustainability expert & millennial dairy farmer. Every week, we dive into the top headlines in food, agriculture, and Western culture with a pop culture twist. 📲 CONNECT WITH US ONLINE Website: https://discoverag.com/ Podcast: https://pod.link/1615443750 Instagram: https://instagram.com/discoveragpodcast/ 🤝 PARTNERS AND SPONSORSHIPS TOOTHPILLOW: Go to https://www.toothpillow.com/ and use code DISCOVER to get your kid assessed for free! You can even use the code for a free video upgrade. COZY EARTH: Use code DISCOVER to score 20% off and shop their Mother's Day sale at https://cozyearth.com/ ANGEL: Join the Angel Guild to access the full library of films and support the creation of stories that reflect rural values, family legacy, and real American communities. https://angel.com/discoverag TURTLEBOX: Use code DISCOVER at https://turtleboxaudio.com/ to score a free hat with the purchase of any Gen 2 speaker. JUST THRIVE: Get your health in check and save 20% on your first order at https://justthrivehealth.com/DISCOVER BROOKLYN BEDDING: Go to https://brooklynbedding.com/ and use promo code DISCOVER at checkout to get 30% off sitewide. SUNRISE FLOUR MILL: Use code DISCOVER for 10% off at https://sunriseflourmill.com/ DUCKWORTH: Use code DISCOVER for 10% off at https://www.duckworthco.com/ ONESKIN: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DISCOVER at https://www.oneskin.co/discover #oneskinpod MASA CHIPS: Ready to give MASA a try? Get 25% off your first order by going to http://masachips.com/discoverag and using code DISCOVERAG. TOUPS & CO: Use link https://affiliates.toupsandco.com/DISCOVERAG for 20% off ARMRA: Use code DISCOVER for 15% off at https://TryARMRA.com/discover GROUNDED JOURNAL: Use code DISCOVER at https://www.groundedjournals.co/ OUR FARMS: Use code DISCOVER for 10% off at https://ourfarms.com/ FARM WIFE TALLOW: Use code DISCOVER for 10% off at https://www.farmwifetallow.com/ Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.

Ep 257 | The USDA just redefined American agriculture, Temple Grandin was honored by the Smithsonian, and Farmer Wants a Wife returned with more drama than ever. This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara unpack what the new Office of Seafood could mean for fishermen, why the government is turning to goats for landscaping, and what happened in the Farmer Wants a Wife Season 4 premiere. Spoiler: they land on opposite sides of the drama. What We Discovered This Week 🤠 🪩 USDA launched a new Office of Seafood 🪩 Goats are replacing chemical herbicides 🪩 The unsung hero in Temple Grandin's story 🪩 Drama in the Farmer Wants a Wife S4 premiere CHAPTERS: (00:00) Introduction (00:37) The New Office of Seafood (14:10) Sustainable Landscaping (21:33) Temple Grandin Honored by the Smithsonian (38:14) Farmer Wants a Wife Premiere 🪩 WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG A top-ranked podcast where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by https://instagram.com/nataliekovarik/?hl=en — western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher — and https://instagram.com/taravanderdussen/?hl=en — sustainability expert & millennial dairy farmer. Every week, we dive into the top headlines in food, agriculture, and Western culture with a pop culture twist. 📲 CONNECT WITH US ONLINE • Website: https://discoverag.com/ • Podcast: https://pod.link/1615443750 • Instagram: https://instagram.com/discoveragpodcast/ 🤝 PARTNERS AND SPONSORSHIPS JUST THRIVE: Get your health in check and save 20% on your first order at https://justthrivehealth.com/DISCOVER BROOKLYN BEDDING: Go to https://brooklynbedding.com/ and use promo code DISCOVER at checkout to get 30% off sitewide. TOOTHPILLOW: Go to https://www.toothpillow.com/ and use code DISCOVER to get your kid assessed for free! You can even use the code for a free video upgrade. COZY EARTH: Use code DISCOVER to score 20% off and shop their BOGO sheet set sale at https://cozyearth.com/ ANGEL: Join the Angel Guild to access the full library of films and support the creation of stories that reflect rural values, family legacy, and real American communities. https://angel.com/discoverag SUNRISE FLOUR MILL: Use code DISCOVER for 10% off at https://sunriseflourmill.com/ DUCKWORTH: Use code DISCOVER for 10% off at https://www.duckworthco.com/ ONESKIN: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DISCOVER at https://www.oneskin.co/discover #oneskinpod MASA CHIPS: Ready to give MASA a try? Get 25% off your first order by going to http://masachips.com/discoverag and using code DISCOVERAG. TOUPS & CO: Use link https://affiliates.toupsandco.com/DISCOVERAG for 20% off ARMRA: Use code DISCOVER for 15% off at https://TryARMRA.com/discover GROUNDED JOURNAL: Use code DISCOVER at https://www.groundedjournals.co/ OUR FARMS: Use code DISCOVER for 10% off at https://ourfarms.com/ FARM WIFE TALLOW: Use code DISCOVER for 10% off at https://www.farmwifetallow.com/ Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.

Ep 256 | How much U.S. farmland does China actually own? Is foreign land ownership really a national security issue? Are foreign buyers pricing farmers out? This week on Discover Ag, Tara sits down with Adam Savit, Director of China Policy at the America First Policy Institute and former Senior Advisor for National Security to USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins, to get answers. He shares what's really happening, why it matters, and what farmers and ranchers can actually do about it. CHAPTERS: (00:00) Introduction (05:52) Why We Should Be Concerned About Foreign Land Ownership (09:57) How Much Land Foreign Countries Actually Own (16:06) The Truth About Companies Buying Farmland (18:27) How States Are Fighting Foreign Land Ownership (24:56) What Other Countries Are Doing About It (26:32) Why People Are So Worried About China (34:39) National Security Issue or Economic Issue? (37:00) Foreign Buyers Pricing Farmers Out: True or False? (39:35) Transparency Gaps and What Needs to Change (44:44) Misconceptions About These New Policies 🪩 WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG A top-ranked podcast where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by https://instagram.com/nataliekovarik/?hl=en — western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher — and https://instagram.com/taravanderdussen/?hl=en — sustainability expert & millennial dairy farmer. Every week, we dive into the top headlines in food, agriculture, and Western culture with a pop culture twist. 📲 CONNECT WITH US ONLINE • Website: https://discoverag.com/ • Podcast: https://pod.link/1615443750 • Instagram: https://instagram.com/discoveragpodcast/ 🤝 PARTNERS AND SPONSORSHIPS TOOTHPILLOW: Go to https://www.toothpillow.com/ and use code DISCOVER to get your kid assessed for free! You can even use the code for a free video upgrade. JUST THRIVE: Get your health in check and save 20% on your first order at https://justthrivehealth.com/DISCOVER COZY EARTH: Use code DISCOVER to score 20% off and shop their BOGO sheet set sale at https://cozyearth.com/ ANGEL: Join the Angel Guild to access the full library of films and support the creation of stories that reflect rural values, family legacy, and real American communities. https://angel.com/discoverag SUNRISE FLOUR MILL: Use code DISCOVER for 10% off at https://sunriseflourmill.com/ DUCKWORTH: Use code DISCOVER for 10% off at https://www.duckworthco.com/ ONESKIN: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DISCOVER at https://www.oneskin.co/discover #oneskinpod MASA CHIPS: Ready to give MASA a try? Get 25% off your first order by going to http://masachips.com/discoverag and using code DISCOVERAG. TOUPS & CO: Use link https://affiliates.toupsandco.com/DISCOVERAG for 20% off ARMRA: Use code DISCOVER for 15% off at https://TryARMRA.com/discover GROUNDED JOURNAL: Use code DISCOVER at https://www.groundedjournals.co/ OUR FARMS: Use code DISCOVER for 10% off at https://ourfarms.com/ FARM WIFE TALLOW: Use code DISCOVER for 10% off at https://www.farmwifetallow.com/ Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.