Joel Salatin is the owner of Polyface Farms in Swoope, Virginia and has been featured in the New York Times Bestselling book, Omnivore's Dilemma and the award-winning documentary Food Inc. He calls himself a Christian libertarian environmentalist capitalist lunatic farmer. Others who like him call him the most famous farmer in the world, the high priest of the pasture, and the most eclectic thinker from Virginia since Thomas Jefferson. Those who don’t like him call him a bio-terrorist, Typhoid Mary, charlatan, and starvation advocate.

So if you've been wondering whether or not grass-fed beef is truly sustainable (or you just want to have a laugh), then DON'T miss this interview!

Here are just a few of the topics we covered:

Why the statistics used in Cowspiracy do NOT apply to grass fed beef
Where the COWSPIRACY statistics come from
The environmental impacts of grass-fed vs. conventionally raised beef
Why grass-feeding actually improves the environment
Where 90% of the methane on the planet is produced
Why methane isn't actually an issue when cows are grass fed
Why the AMOUNT of cattle being raised today isn't a strain on the environment like many people think
Why green growing vegetation is critical for environmental health
The difference between an annual and a perennial (and why it's important!)
Why eating more vegetables is NOT the answer and may actually be causing more environmental damage
How herbivores help BUILD soil
Why soil building MUST be a national priority
What a truly sustainable and properly managed operation looks like
Why we need to get away from segregation and embrace INTEGRATION
Whether or not Joel thinks eating animals is inhumane (or blocking our evolution to a more peaceful planet!)
Why Joel believes not eating animals is ignorant.
Why grass-feeding is the SOLUTION rather than the problem
Why a vegan diet is not a zero death diet
And much more!

This thrilling episode features America's favorite farmer, Joel Salatin! Joel has literally revolutionized farming with his incredible books including Folks, This Ain't Normal; You Can Farm; and Everything I Want to do is Illegal. You may also recognize him from the documentary, Food Inc.

HE is truly unstoppable force in the sustainable food movement.

The best part is, he's just as articulate and entertaining as he is informative. In fact, he calls himself a lunatic farmer.

Believe me, you don't want to miss it. Especially if you've ever been told that the Paleo diet (brimming with its grass fed meats) is not sustainable.

Joel wholeheartedly disagrees.

In today's show you'll also learn:

Why Joel refuses to ship his product more than 4 hours from his farm
Why he has an open door policy and sign that reads "trespassers will be impressed."
Why it's important to let cows express their cowness
How a world-class & trail blazing, sustainable farm operates
How you can support farmers who are doing right by the planet AND your health

Are you ever confused about which paleo snacks are truly safe to eat? Well here is an award-winning beef stick to satiate your appetite and taste buds.

Grass-fed butter is one of the healthiest sources of fat on the planet. As with all other foods, finding a high quality source is key, because the nutrient profile of butter will vary depending on what cows are fed. Simply put, grass-fed cows yield far more nutrient-rich butter than their conventionally raised counterparts.

Did you know that 70-80% of your immune system is located in your gut? This one specific food helps restore your gut and protect you from every major diseases.

Did you know that eating the right type of beef can do wonders for your health?

Despite what you may have been told about beef, there is actually a plethora of new research suggesting that one type of beef is extremely beneficial. That type of beef is grass-fed beef. Grass-fed beef is very different than its far more common counterpart, grain-fed beef. Understanding this distinction is vital to achieving optimal health.

If you want to avoid excess toxins and improve your health, then understanding the difference between conventionally raised beef and 100% grass fed beef is extremely important.
“Grass-fed” means that the animals are fed only grass and forage for the duration of their lives (never grain), are raised on pasture, and are never treated with antibiotics or hormones.