Raw Dairy, Glyphosate & Other Uncomfortable Truths EP 26

In today’s solo episode of Dawn’s Dirt, I’m diving headfirst into the gritty, messy, beautiful truth behind ideologies in farming, food systems, and homesteading. People love to tell farmers how to farm—but unless you’ve pulled a calf in a snowstorm or had your whole crop threatened by hail, maybe zip it. I get real about glyphosate, organics, raw dairy, and the bureaucratic nonsense that’s choking out small farms. I share my own journey from running a greenhouse and market business to selling it all to protect my legacy—and feed my kids. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by food choices, government rules, or the fight between “right” and “wrong” in agriculture, this episode is your breath of fresh air. It’s about freedom of choice, love for the land, and trusting people over systems. Whether you’re a homesteader, a grocery-store shopper, or somewhere in between, this one’s for you.

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Episode Highlights: farming ideologies, homesteading truth, food freedom, glyphosate debate, raw dairy advocacy, government overreach, organic vs conventional, regenerative agriculture, farmer’s markets reality, freedom of choice, small farm survival, bureaucracy in food systems

Takeaways: 

• You can’t fix a broken system with the people who broke it
• Most farmers are doing their best with what they’ve got
• Regenerative agriculture is a long game, not a quick fix
• Bureaucracy is killing the small farm and the real farmer’s market
• Raw dairy can be safe when handled properly
• Freedom of choice must include all choices—even ones we wouldn’t personally make
• You can be the change by growing even a single plant

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Links & Resources Mentioned

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