Cole Bolton, a dynamic rancher and banker, redefines modern ranching by embracing innovation, community partnerships, and decentralized food systems, advocating for transparency and sustainability in agriculture and finance.
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How Cole Bolton is Transforming Ranching with Bold Innovation, Sound Money, and Community Empowerment
Localized Food, Sound Money, and Community Wealth Where others see barriers, Cole Bolton sees opportunities. As a rancher, banker, USDA processing center owner, and advocate for decentralized food systems, Cole has built his legacy by defying conventions and embracing...
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Sponsored: The Freedom Framework – Restoring Truth and Trust in a Broken World
As centralized systems crumble under their own weight, a better way is emerging. CrowdHealth, The Beef Initiative, and Bitcoin are reconnecting people to what truly matters—autonomy, connection, and integrity. These peer-to-peer models don’t just offer alternatives; they empower individuals to reclaim control over their health, food, and financial independence. This isn’t about looking back—it’s about moving forward with purpose and resilience.
Dr. Brooke Miller: Modern Medicine and Ancestral Wisdom
Dr. Brooke Miller, a Virginia family physician and Angus cattle rancher, is transforming health and food systems through a unique blend of medicine and regenerative agriculture. With decades of clinical experience and a deep connection to the land, Dr. Miller advocates for healing chronic disease through lifestyle changes and restoring trust in local food systems to rebuild communities.
Ranchers Storefront: The Blueprint for Local Beef Access
Justin Trammell is leading a new era of ranching from Canyon, Texas, with a replicable model for local beef access. Through his Rancher’s Storefront and Community Based Processing Centers, he’s bridging the gap between rural ranchers and urban families, ensuring high-quality beef reaches tables in places like Amarillo and cities around the country. This is more than just food; it’s a movement for self-reliance, community trust, and food sovereignty.
Raw Farm Op-Ed: They May Have the Guns and the Money, But We Have the Truth and the Moms
Big Dairy pushes profits over people, but pioneers like Mark McAfee of Raw Farm are fighting back with the truth. Discover why raw milk is more than just milk—it’s a movement for health, integrity, and freedom.
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Living Mythologies of 21st Century Agriculture
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Sponsored: The Freedom Framework – Restoring Truth and Trust in a Broken World
The Fractured System and the Path Back to Truth There’s a story Texas Slim tells about a Silver Dollar. The coin, solid and tangible, represents truth—something that was once the foundation of health and food....
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Ranchers Storefront: The Blueprint for Local Beef Access
Canyon, Texas, is a place where the horizon stretches endlessly, where the sky meets the earth in a seamless blend of color at dawn and dusk. It’s a land of contrasts—rugged yet beautiful, harsh but nurturing....
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Congresswoman Hageman Fights Back: Exposing the Devastating Impact of Mandatory RFID Tags on Independent Ranchers
At the Livestock Producers Freedom Rally, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman sounded the alarm on the Biden-Harris administration’s push for mandatory RFID tags, which threaten small and independent ranchers. With over five years of fighting this battle, Hageman highlighted how this federal overreach disproportionately benefits large corporations, risking the future of local producers and the entire food supply chain. Her powerful message calls for unity in resisting government mandates and protecting the independence of America’s ranchers.
Decentralize Your Health Care with Crowdhealth and The Beef Initiative
Join Texas Slim and Andy Schoonover from CrowdHealth as they explore a revolutionary approach to healthcare and sustainable food. In this episode, discover how CrowdHealth offers a community-driven alternative to traditional insurance, while the Beef Initiative connects consumers directly with local ranchers, promoting regenerative practices and nutrient-dense beef. Learn how these two movements are empowering individuals to take control of their health and food choices through decentralized solutions. Ready to break free from broken systems? Tune in to transform your lifestyle today!
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Simple: A Path Back to the Land
Gratitude is thanking God after it happens. Faith is thanking God before it happens. Simple.
America The Titanic – Managing After Impact with the Disastrous Biden/Harris Iceberg
America stands at a critical tipping point. This policy paper warns that recent federal resilience initiatives, advanced under the banner of equity, have centralized control across nearly all aspects of American life—from local governance to individual choices. To protect the foundational freedoms of America’s farmers and ranchers, the I Am Texas Slim Foundation calls for immediate executive actions to dismantle these mandates and restore power to communities, pushing back against what they describe as a coordinated agenda of control disguised as resilience.
The Beef Checkoff vs. I Am Texas Slim Foundation: How The Beef Initiative’s Nonprofit is Transforming Support for American Ranchers
Explore the Beef Checkoff vs. I Am Texas Slim Foundation debate and discover how this nonprofit offers a game-changing alternative. While the Beef Checkoff program centralizes funds that often support industrial imports, the I Am Texas Slim Foundation reinvests every dollar directly into American ranchers, strengthens local food security, and fosters the next generation of sustainable agriculture
God Made a Farmer
Explore the enduring spirit of America’s farmers through Texas Slim’s heartfelt reflection on heritage, grit, and the call to preserve our agricultural roots. This piece takes you back to a time when farmers were the backbone of a nation and reminds us that less than 2% of Americans can claim that legacy today. Discover what it truly means when Paul Harvey said, ‘And God Made a Farmer.’
FEMA’s New Floodplain Management Requirements: What Property Owners Need to Know After Hurricane Helene and Milton
On September 9, 2024, FEMA’s revised floodplain management regulations went into effect, significantly altering rebuilding possibilities for properties affected by hurricanes, floods, and other disasters. These stringent guidelines impact all structures within FEMA-designated flood zones, including agricultural lands, potentially rendering many properties unbuildable under the 1% and 500-year floodplain rules.