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.
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.
RS “Ruffshot” June joins Mommy Heal Thyself to expose how the modern food system has disconnected families from real nutrition—and how regenerative beef can restore health and community. From BeefMaps.com to peer-to-peer rancher connections, June explains why saving American farms is the key to securing your plate. Listen now to learn how quality beef, direct from ranchers, is the missing link to food sovereignty.
Beef isn’t just food—it’s the foundation of health, community, and sovereignty. At Speaker Salon, Texas Slim, Dr. Shawn Baker, RS “Ruffshot” June, and RanchMama Shanen expose the corporate takeover of food and why real change starts with knowing your rancher. The fight for Beef.com and direct-to-consumer beef is more than a movement—it’s a necessity.
Straight from the rugged foothills of Wyoming, this is a rancher’s voice—unfiltered and direct from Real Red Meat. The fight for real food isn’t led by politicians but by small family farms raising nutrient-dense beef, bison, and lamb with integrity. When you choose farm-to-table, you’re not just feeding your family—you’re fueling a movement.
The battle for food sovereignty is heating up as the Sovereign Health Framework challenges the top-down control of the One Health Framework. In this critical discussion, Texas Slim, RS “Ruffshot” June, Breeauna Sagdal, and Dr. Kat Lindley expose how corporate monopolies are centralizing agriculture, medicine, and food policy—while offering a rancher-led, decentralized alternative. From fighting mRNA in livestock to restoring local beef supply chains, this is a roadmap to reclaiming health, self-reliance, and the future of food.
BetterFedFoods (BFF) is pioneering regenerative solutions that enhance soil health, improve cattle fertility, and reduce emissions, backed by research from Kansas State University. Their new Pollock, South Dakota facility expands these benefits to tribal communities, testing BFF’s algae-based program on buffalo and beef while fostering economic growth. By improving genetics, boosting Omega-3 content in beef, and reducing pharmaceutical reliance, BFF is creating a healthier, more sustainable future for ranchers and consumers alike.
Independent ranchers and advocates came together in a powerful public forum to expose the threats facing American cattle producers and consumers. With voices like Texas Slim, Brett Kenzy, RanchMama Shanen, and Jeff Forrester leading the charge, the discussion peeled back the curtain on USDA RFID tag mandates, corruption within the Beef Checkoff program, and the ongoing struggle to restore truthful country-of-origin beef labeling. Hosted by DD1 and TennesseeTracy, this gathering highlighted the urgent need for both ranchers and consumers to take back control of their beef supply.
The Beef Initiative is forging a new path for ranchers, using Bitcoin and peer-to-peer technology to break free from multinational packers and government control. In a live Twitter Space hosted by MrWagmi, Texas Slim, June, and partners laid out their vision for decentralizing the beef supply chain and protecting family farms. From Bitcoin-funded herd expansions to a growing global map of ranchers, this conversation reveals how ranchers are reclaiming their independence—one cow, one handshake, and one Bitcoin transaction at a time.
