#168 Ranching Renaissance: Mike Callicrate Talks Market Fairness and Sustainable Practices
In this episode of the Ranching Reboot Podcast, host Brian Alexander engages with veteran rancher Mike Callicrate to explore the intersection of modern ranching and the complex food system. The episode addresses critical issues such as the influence of big corporations on cattle prices, the economic challenges facing family farms, and the necessity for fair markets. Important discussions include the impacts of weather and technology on ranching, the ethics of labor in meat plants, and the detrimental effects of absentee landownership. Callicrate shares his experiences with lawsuits against major meatpacking companies and advocates for policy changes that support sustainable land management and economic viability for producers. Mike's Blog ----------------- Graze Master Group Field Day! Discord! Grassroots Carbon! Landtrust Info! Audubon Conservation Ranching! Buy Wild Ass Soap and CBD! Use the Coupon code "Reboot" for an extra discount!! Buy BoBoLinks Here! Use code "BOBOREBOOT" for $10 off Support the Podcast on Spotify!