The USDA has farmers by the balls. We all know it. Bryson felt it, and quickly chose to fight it. He found legit workarounds and today educates us on how other farmers can help stabilise and control their own futures. Bryson Lipscomb of Triple Oak farms - a military veteran turned first-generation farmer, who traded his 9-5 job to become a farmer and build his own life with his wife and then newborn son. Bryson bring a refreshing & unique perspective on American farming, unfiltered for sure and very grounded. He shares the struggles and blessings of starting from scratch, the pretty messed realities of USDA processing (spoiler - it's way worse than you think), navigating regulations and the search for alternatives (such as the private membership association - PMA) that keep food sovereignty in the hands of the people. This one certainly echoes faith, food, freedom in America, now and in the future. Enjoy. Triple Oaks Farm is a family-run regenerative farm in Virginia, raising pastured pigs and other livestock with a focus on food sovereignty, stewardship, and community. Key Topics COVID as a wake-up call for food independence The realities of raising animals on pasture Stewardship, resilience, and lessons from livestock Industrial processing vs. small farm alternatives Faith, freedom, and food sovereignty through PMAs Timestamps 00:01:00 COVID meat shortages spark the leap into farming 00:04:00 First pigs, early mistakes, and discovering regenerative farming 00:09:00 Pig escapes and fencing failures — hard lessons in stewardship 00:18:00 From alcoholism to faith — how farming changed everything 00:31:00 Why small farms can’t compete with Smithfield 00:34:00 The hidden costs of USDA butchering 00:43:00 Dominion, faith, and the moral conflict of unjust laws 01:00:00 Mishandling, fraud, and corruption inside USDA plants 01:08:00 Final breaking point — walking away from USDA processors 01:13:00 Discovering the PMA model as a legal path forward 01:20:00 Building a farm rooted in faith, sovereignty, and community 01:30:00 Why resilience, stewardship, and sovereignty matter for everyone 01:40:00 Closing reflections on food freedom and the future of Triple Oaks Connect With Triple Oaks Website Instagram Follow the tour on YouTube
