Retrospective Policy Paper by Door to Freedom A lot of ink has been spilled over the USDA's recent cancellation of a $1.1 Billion program intended to provide fresh, locally raised food to schools, food pantries, and disadvantaged individuals. The program...
Texas Pushes for Controversial, Searchable Electronic Cattle RegistryÂ
For decades, animal rights groups and media have painted ranchers in a negative light—portraying them as cruel, outdated, or inept. Now, this cultural smear campaign has seeped into public policy with Texas bills like HB 147 and HB 1417, proposing a centralized, searchable livestock brand database. Ranchers argue that such a system, under the guise of efficiency, could become a tool for surveillance, control, and forced compliance with global agendas.
BREAKING: House Republicans Launch Investigation Into Point Reyes Ranch Closures
Twelve historic ranching families were forced off Point Reyes under a controversial deal brokered by The Nature Conservancy. Now, House Republicans have launched an investigation into what some are calling environmental overreach and quiet land grabs. At the heart of it all is a growing fight to preserve America’s ranches—and the food security they provide.
Authentic Brands, Real Beef: How Beef Maps is Saving Ranches and Rewiring the Food Economy
Beef Maps is more than a directory—it’s a lifeline. In this episode, real ranchers share how direct-to-consumer sales are saving their families and restoring their freedom. Food sovereignty isn’t a slogan—it’s a map, a handshake, and a story.
Trump’s Tariffs Are Just the Start: R-CALF and The Beef Initiative Call for Action to Save U.S. Ranchers
With U.S. cattle volumes at historic lows and family ranches vanishing, R-CALF USA and The Beef Initiative are urging a bold new direction—starting with tariffs. In a powerful joint message, Bill Bullard and Texas Slim highlight how decades of zero-tariff policies have devastated domestic producers and paved the way for foreign monopolies to dominate America’s meat supply.
Alpha and Omega: Cornfed Beef Source as Source of Omega-3
Cornfed beef tastes great but lacks heart-healthy omega-3s. BetterFedFoods is changing that with a flaxseed and algae supplement called greatOplus. Their feed additive boosts omega-3s in beef—enough to rival a piece of salmon.
Sovereign Health vs. One Health: Ranchers and Researchers Build a New Path Forward
The fight for health sovereignty begins with food. In this conversation with Health Revival Partners, ranchers and researchers reject the global One Health agenda and offer a grounded, local-first alternative. Sovereign Health is rising—from the soil to the soul.
BeefMaps.com – Three Levels of Decentralization
From bison snack sticks to smoked chuck roasts, this week’s Beef Maps X Spaces showcased the power of going direct. Ranchers, policy experts, and tech builders are carving out a new path—one handshake at a time. The cartel’s days are numbered, and decentralized beef is rising.
From The Ground Up: The Story Of A first Generation Ranch
Sawyer and Abbie Cottrell didn’t inherit a ranch—they built one from scratch with grit, vision, and a dream of giving their kids a meaningful life. Legacy Ranch American Wagyu now serves backyard grillers across the country, but its roots are in relationships, education, and second chances.
From Friday burger grills in Eureka to Snack Stick Subscriptions and a growing team of young ag dreamers, this isn’t just a ranch—it’s a movement.