Best Tara Vander Dussen Podcasts (2025)

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Discover UV Milk, Texas Bans Foreign Land Ownership 🇺🇸 & Kid Rocks New Dish 53:43

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Ep 218 | 🎙️ This week on Discover Ag… Natalie and Tara are back, tackling everything from Nashville nightlife to national food sovereignty. They start with a biotech breakthrough: a new FDA-approved UV light treatment for milk that kills pathogens without heat, stirring up buzz as a “raw milk equivalent.” But will the raw milk community embrace it,…

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Screwworm, TB, and Beyond: Protecting New Mexico's Livestock 28:22

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Send us a text Dive into the world of veterinary medicine and food safety with Dr. Sammy Hullock, New Mexico's State Veterinarian, as she shares her remarkable journey from growing up on a small Carlsbad cattle ranch to safeguarding the health of livestock across the entire state. Dr. Hullock pulls back the curtain on the critical yet often unseen …

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Discover Walmart vs Wagyu, Solar Companies Targeting Farmland & Dairy Farmer Skips the NHL for Cows 1:07:04

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Ep 217 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara unpack the viral moment when NHL draft pick Brady Martin chose cows over cameras. Drafted 5th overall by the Nashville Predators, the Ontario teen skipped the glitzy event to stay home and wrangle loose cattle with his family. A big screen in a tractor bucket, 100 neighbors, and a cow-first mindse…

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Discover National Parks for Sale, 60 Harvest’s Left? and Dallas Cowboys Get a Pay Raise 53:21

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Ep 216 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara dive into the drama, empowerment, and pop culture impact behind the new Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders documentary series. From a jaw-dropping 400% pay raise to emotional audition cuts, they unpack what’s changed for these iconic performers and what still needs work. Natalie and Tara also celebrate t…

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Regenerative Ranching in New Mexico's High Desert with Sile Pastures 38:18

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Send us a text What happens when a chef's passion for food quality leads to raising cattle? In this enlightening conversation with the family behind Sile Pastures, we discover how culinary expertise transformed into regenerative ranching in Sile, New Mexico. Sage Hagan shares his remarkable journey from high-end kitchens working alongside Wolfgang …

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Discover Bioengineered Food Labels, Meat Bans & Clarkson Farms Season 4 46:57

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Ep 215 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara break down the chaos and charm of Clarkson’s Farm Season 4 from surprise restaurant launches to red tape and that abrupt, buzzworthy finale. Plus, new cast member Harriet sparks mixed reactions from fans and hosts alike. Next, the DISCOs tackle viral confusion over “bioengineered” food labels at W…

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Discover European Vs American Food, $10k Farm Memberships & What’s Really In Your McDonald's Fries 57:26

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Ep 214 | DISCOS 🕺 in this episode, Natalie and Tara explore one of the most fascinating delivery routes in America: a team of mules carrying mail down 2,000 feet into the Grand Canyon to reach the Supai tribe. It’s a powerful blend of tradition, logistics, and modern rural resilience. From there, they head to Portugal for a chat about European food…

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Why Should You Trust Your Food? A Fifth-Generation Dairy Farmer Explains ft. Tara Vander Dussen 32:08

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Send us a text Agricultural advocate Tara Vander Dussen takes us behind the scenes of modern dairy farming, revealing how traditional practices are evolving alongside innovative approaches like beef-on-dairy breeding programs. As a fifth-generation dairy farmer married to another fifth-generation producer, Tara brings a unique perspective that span…

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Discover White House Raw Milk Shots, The Great Land Transfer & $66M Food Fraud + Ever.Ag Interview 1:08:45

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Ep 213 | Get Ready DISCOs 💃 This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara dig into four major food and ag stories shaping headlines and your grocery cart 🛒 First up: whole milk is having a moment 🥛 Once villainized, it’s now back in the spotlight thanks to a nationwide obsession with protein. Then it’s on to the $24 trillion question 👀 who will own U.…

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Discover Alan Jackson’s Final Tour, Ivanka’s Food Waste Fix & Farmer Wants a Wife Finale + Clarify Interview 1:16:56

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Ep 212 | DISCOs 🪩 this episode of Discover Ag with Natalie and Tara is PACKED! Kicking off with a bittersweet goodbye to Alan Jackson, who recently announced his retirement from touring. From Chattahoochee to charity, the country legend’s decades-long career gets the recognition it deserves. Then it’s off to the movies with a recap of The Last Rode…

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From Vet School to Meat Science: Dr. Francine Giotto's Journey 26:53

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Send us a text Dr. Francine Giotto shares her journey from veterinary medicine in Brazil to becoming a meat science professor at New Mexico State University, where she revitalized the program after a long gap following her predecessor's retirement. • Originally from Brazil with parents in agriculture and food processing industries • Holds degrees i…

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Discover Luke Combs Semi-Retires, Carrots Get Canceled & NASCAR Goes Green 59:25

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Ep 211 | Howdy DISCOs 💃 Natalie and Tara tap into a cultural shift that hits home for many: Luke Combs’ decision to scale back from full tours in favor of family time, as the country star headlines festivals instead of touring city after city. Then it’s straight into the trenches of wellness influencer misinformation, this time featuring a viral cl…

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Discover Egg Label Lies, The ACMs, and Chobani’s $1.2B Dairy Play 1:01:12

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Ep 210 | HELLO DISCOVERING DISCOs 🕺 This week Natalie and Tara crack open the confusion surrounding egg carton claims… because let’s be honest, what does “pasture raised” or “vegetarian fed” really mean? (Hint: not what you think.) From greenwashed grocery store labels to the myth of hormone-free poultry, the girls break down how to read between th…

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From Rancher to the Livestock Board: Belinda Garland's Beef Legacy 19:51

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Send us a text Belinda Garland brings a unique perspective to the beef industry as both a fourth-generation New Mexico rancher and the first female Executive Director of the New Mexico Livestock Board. Her story begins in the 1870s when her great-grandfather settled in Torrance County after the Civil War, establishing a ranching legacy that continu…

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Discover A $1,500 Sandwich, Lainey Wilson in Hollywood & Wagyu Lies?! 1:03:12

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Ep 209 | Natalie and Tara Discover the realities of food production through the lens of a viral experiment: one man’s mission to make a chicken sandwich entirely from scratch, $1,500 later (yes, really), his underwhelming sandwich says more about our modern food system than any TikTok ever could. From there, they head to California’s Desert Rodeo, …

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Discover FDA Suspends Milk Testing?!, Pasta 101 w/ Giada & CA Rancher Fights Back 52:11

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Ep 208 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara dive into one of the most misunderstood headlines in food news: the FDA pausing a key milk testing program—and why that doesn’t mean your milk is unsafe. Plus, we break down Giada’s high-end pasta drop (is $12.99 worth it?), Post Malone’s unexpected farming collab with Kubota and major drama in Po…

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Stewardship and Legacy at Bill King Ranch ft. Abby O'Connor 24:02

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Send us a text Abby O'Connor, fifth-generation rancher from Stanley, New Mexico, shares her family's century-old ranching legacy and their operation raising Hereford, Angus, and Charlay cattle for seed stock while managing the challenges of New Mexico's unique landscape. • Bill King Ranch has been operating for over 100 years with Abby's two-year-o…

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Discover American Food Allergies?? $200k Cow Manure & Chicken Footballs 🏈 1:05:13

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Natalie and Tara serve up a wild mix of food, farming, and funny in this episode. From TikTokers importing groceries from Italy (yes, including eggs!) to a Shark Tank pitch featuring biodegradable pots made from—you guessed it—cow manure, this one’s got it all. What We Discovered This Week 🤠 🪩 Why a TikToker claims she's “allergic to American food”…

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Discover Trader Joe’s Drama & White House Easter Brand Partnerships?! 1:21:34

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DISCOs ASSEMBLE 🕺 Discover the controversies surrounding Trader Joe's- the debate over organic food, the implications of seed oils in our diets, and the importance of supporting local farmers. We get a little hot and spicy discussing Glenn Powell's new condiment line, Smash Kitchen. We reflect on current food trends, the complexities of food choice…

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Naturally Nourishing: Why Beef Deserves a Place at Every Table with Kate Schulz 32:05

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Send us a text Kate Schulz shares her unique perspective as both a ranch-raised dietitian and the nutrition expert for the New Mexico Beef Council, helping bridge the gap between food production and nutritional guidance. • Family connection to agriculture spans generations, with her great-grandfather homesteading the Nebraska-Wyoming family ranch o…

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Discover Heavy Metal Girl Scout Cookies, Dolly Parton’s Kardashian Collab & 1923 Series Finale 1:05:39

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Howdy DISCOs 🤠 In this episode of Discover Ag, we unveil shocking claims about heavy metals in Girl Scout cookies and the subsequent lawsuit. We then explore a viral reel viewed over 12 million times, showing a mom allowing her 7-year-old to order Chick-fil-A alone. We discuss the advantages of promoting age-appropriate independent tasks for childr…

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Discover Jenny McCarthy Slams Veganism, The Downfall of Wellness Influencers, & GO TOUCH GRASS! 1:00:49

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Howdy DISCOs 🤠 Join us as we Discover the world of grocery store wellness influencers and the mixed reactions they receive from their audiences. We chat about professional basketball player Stephen Adams and his surprising connection to dairy farming in New Zealand. We also Discovered Jenny McCarthy's dramatic dietary shift from veganism to a carni…

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Land, Legacy, and Learning: A Rancher's Perspective from Tucumcari with Cheryl Knight 26:35

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Send us a text "You're wired that way," Cheryl Knight explains about her deep-rooted connection to ranching, despite once vowing as a teenager never to marry a cowboy or return to ranch life. Life had other plans. From the windswept mesas of Tucumcari, New Mexico, Cheryl shares the multi-generational story of her family's ranching legacy. What bega…

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Discover Chappell Roan's Country Roots, “EDIBLE” Arrangements, & Poppi Sells Out 1:07:29

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Ep 203 | Join us as we Discover the latest buzz around Edible Arrangements branching into THC-infused products and discuss the implications for the cannabis industry. Next, we explore the trend of pop stars releasing country music featuring Chappell Roan's new single and its impact on the genre. We also recap the latest episode of 1923 and the hear…

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Discover Beef Tallow in Fast Food, Nashville’s First Rodeo & USDA Cutting Funding + Molly Yeh 1:13:15

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Ep 202 | Welcome Back DISCOs 🪩 We have an exciting lineup of topics, including RFK Jr.'s praise for beef tallow, Nashville's first PRCA rodeo featuring Reba McEntire, Jelly Roll, and Tim McGraw, and the impact of USDA cuts on local food programs. We also discovered another viral reel questioning the reality of food knowledge and the importance of A…

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Stewards of the Mesa: Justin Knight's Beef Story 13:38

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Send us a text Journey to the grasslands outside Tucumcari, New Mexico where rancher Justin Knight reveals the authentic story behind your beef. Unlike many in agriculture, Justin didn't inherit a family operation—his passion ignited at age 13 while showing horses, eventually leading him to marry into a ranching family and establish his own cattle …

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Discover Trump's Tariffs, the Truth About Milk, & Rascal Flatts Reimagine Country 57:06

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201 | DISCOS 🪩 In this episode, we DISCOVERED so much! First, we explore the truth about whether milk is actually good for you, featuring insights from a longevity expert. Next, we discuss Kraft Heinz's bold move into the alcohol market with their new vodka seltzers. We also cover the exciting collaboration between Rascal Flatts and a few artists. …

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Discover Debunked Food Myths, A Chili's Lifetime Movie & In-N-Out's Big Move! 1:01:19

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200 | DISCOs 🪩 We made it to our 200th episode of Discover Ag! Celebrate our colossal milestone by diving into a variety of topics with us. We discover a fitness influencer debunking a “wellness influencer's” claims, highlighting the importance of addressing misinformation. After that, we will discuss the creative marketing strategy of Chili's, whi…

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From Genetics to Table: The Lavender Brangus Story 15:46

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Send us a text Belinda Lavender of Lavender Brangus shares her family's century-long legacy of cattle ranching in eastern New Mexico and how they're improving beef genetics with each generation. She discusses the rewards and challenges of raising Brangus seed stock cattle while balancing tradition with cutting-edge DNA technology. • Fifth-generatio…

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Discover Joe Rogan vs Farming, A Bathtub Full of Queso, & Full 1923 Recap 1:25:08

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199 | Helloooo DISCOs! This week we discovered a controversial post by Joe Rogan talking about the carbon footprint of homegrown food and the debate between small- and large-scale farming. We also chatted about Benny Blanco filling an entire bathtub with Queso for Valentine's Day (literally)?! After that, we discussed the collaboration between Dale…

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Discover Riley Green’s Spicy New Video + a Bizarre Cheese Innovation 1:01:44

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198 | Hey Discos! From legal drama to country music, this episode covers the legal case against the Maude family (you can find the gofundme page here), the growing excitement for the highly anticipated TV series ‘1923’, and the buzz around Riley Green’s newest music video release. Plus, we take a closer look at the viral video of dead livestock tha…

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An Introduction to Behind the Burger 1:45

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Send us a text This trailer talks about what to expect from our podcast "Behind the Burger" hosted by the New Mexico Beef Council.By New Mexico Beef Council

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Discover Tomi Lahren BEEFING with the Beef Packers & Post Malone’s Oreos vs PETA 51:53

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197 | Welcome to “Discover Ag” a top ranked podcast where agriculture meets pop culture. We're your hosts @‌NatalieKovarik a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher & @‌TaraVanderDussen a sought after dairy sustainability speaker & millennial dairy farmer. Every week we dive into the week's top articles and discover what's new in the world o…

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Discover White House Egg Prices, Duck Dynasty Reboot, Top Super Bowl Commercials + Frey Ranch Distillery 1:27:11

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SHOP Discover Ag Merch here DOWNLOAD our “AG IN THE CLASSROOM GUIDE” here JOIN our “CLUB DISCOVER” Monthly Newsletter here Welcome to “Discover Ag” where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher @‌NatalieKovarik and a sought after dairy sustainability speaker & millennial dairy farmer @‌TaraVanderDus…

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Discover Seed Oil Whistleblower?, The Mormon Church's Ag Empire, The Fall of Food Influencers, & Farmer Wants A Wife Season 3 1:01:39

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SHOP Discover Ag Merch here DOWNLOAD our “AG IN THE CLASSROOM GUIDE” here JOIN our “CLUB DISCOVER” Monthly Newsletter here Welcome to “Discover Ag” where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher @‌NatalieKovarik and a sought after dairy sustainability speaker & millennial dairy farmer @‌TaraVanderDus…

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Discover Coors Light's Big Mistake, Red Dye #3 Banned, Environmental Group Sues Ranchers, & Zach Bryan Taps Matthew McConaughey 1:00:11

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SHOP Discover Ag Merch here DOWNLOAD our “AG IN THE CLASSROOM GUIDE” here JOIN our “CLUB DISCOVER” Monthly Newsletter here Welcome to “Discover Ag” where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher @‌NatalieKovarik and a sought after dairy sustainability speaker & millennial dairy farmer @‌TaraVanderDus…

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Discover Water Wars in California, Hidden Valley Ranch's Plumbing History, Bull Riding Historic NYC Weekend, & RFK Jr's Surprise Congress Review 1:04:30

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SHOP Discover Ag Merch here DOWNLOAD our “AG IN THE CLASSROOM GUIDE” here JOIN our “CLUB DISCOVER” Monthly Newsletter here Welcome to “Discover Ag” where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher @‌NatalieKovarik and a sought after dairy sustainability speaker & millennial dairy farmer @‌TaraVanderDus…

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Discover Call For Cancer Warnings on Alcohol, Green Bay Packers Highlight Farmers, Beans Meat?, & Meghan Markle’s Netflix Drama + Charlie Berens Dishes On His 'Green & Gold' Movie Role 1:26:28

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SHOP Discover Ag Merch here DOWNLOAD our “AG IN THE CLASSROOM GUIDE” here JOIN our “CLUB DISCOVER” Monthly Newsletter here Welcome to “Discover Ag” where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher @‌NatalieKovarik and a sought after dairy sustainability speaker & millennial dairy farmer @‌TaraVanderDus…

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Discover Arkansas' Junk Food Ban, Pop Tart Bowls Social Media Frenzy, Nestle Targets Weight Loss Food Label + Interview with @applegirlkait a WA Apple Farmer 1:20:28

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SHOP Discover Ag Merch here DOWNLOAD our “AG IN THE CLASSROOM GUIDE” here JOIN our “CLUB DISCOVER” Monthly Newsletter here Welcome to “Discover Ag” where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher @‌NatalieKovarik and a sought after dairy sustainability speaker & millennial dairy farmer @‌TaraVanderDus…

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Discover MORE: Hannah Corbin Peloton Instructor & Country Music Enthusiast 39:59

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SIGN UP for our “HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE” here SHOP Discover Ag Merch here DOWNLOAD our “AG IN THE CLASSROOM GUIDE” here JOIN our “CLUB DISCOVER” Monthly Newsletter here Welcome to “Discover Ag” where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher @‌NatalieKovarik and a sought after dairy sustainability speaker…

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Discover Secret FDA Ingredients in Your Food, Whataburger x Wrangler & The End of Veganism? + Exclusive with Isha Nicole of Boot Barn Wonder West 1:37:34

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SIGN UP for our “HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE” here SHOP Discover Ag Merch here DOWNLOAD our “AG IN THE CLASSROOM GUIDE” here JOIN our “CLUB DISCOVER” Monthly Newsletter here Welcome to “Discover Ag” where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher @‌NatalieKovarik and a sought after dairy sustainability speaker…

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Discover Call Her Daddy Alex Cooper’s Hydration Hype, Ballerina Farm’s Tycoon or Tradwife? and the New "Food" Additive Uproar 1:06:04

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SIGN UP for our “HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE” here SHOP Discover Ag Merch here DOWNLOAD our “AG IN THE CLASSROOM GUIDE” here JOIN our “CLUB DISCOVER” Monthly Newsletter here Welcome to “Discover Ag” where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher @‌NatalieKovarik and a sought after dairy sustainability speaker…

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Discover British Farmers REVOLT, T Swift x McDonald's Bestie Bundle Meal, & Nicole Kidman and Yellowstone Stars Texas Cutting Extravaganza 1:06:18

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SIGN UP for our “HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE” here SHOP Discover Ag Merch here DOWNLOAD our “AG IN THE CLASSROOM GUIDE” here JOIN our “CLUB DISCOVER” Monthly Newsletter here Welcome to “Discover Ag” where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher @‌NatalieKovarik and a sought after dairy sustainability speaker…

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Discover MORE: "Land Rich Cash Poor" The Disappearing American Farmer 58:05

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Discover MORE | This week we discover MORE with author Brian Reisinger, the author of Land, Rich, Cash, Poor. The story of the disappearing American farmer that is at once a sweeping economic history of the most urgent, unexplained socioeconomic crisis in our country today and a brutally personal hardship for the families living in it. GET HIS BOOK…

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Discover Nutrition Lies? Fact Checking RFK Jr's Health Claims, Beyond Meat's Scandalous Million-Dollar Lawsuit, and Why Lunchables Are Banned From School Cafeterias 1:02:04

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SIGN UP for our “HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE” here SHOP Discover Ag Merch here DOWNLOAD our “AG IN THE CLASSROOM GUIDE” here JOIN our “CLUB DISCOVER” Monthly Newsletter here Welcome to “Discover Ag” where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher @‌NatalieKovarik and a sought after dairy sustainability speaker…

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Discover Presidential Picks for Sec. of Ag, Starbucks Latest Change To Win Back Upset Consumers & Yellowstone's Red Carpet Premiere 1:07:49

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Discover 186 | This week we discover speculation over who might Trump pick for secretary of agriculture?, Yellowstone Season 5 Part 2 Premier, and the major change Starbucks is making after facing pressure from vegan and lactose-intolerant customers. Who might Trump pick for secretary of agriculture? ‘Yellowstone’ stars hit the red carpet for show’…

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Discover MORE: How Safe Is Our Food System with Consumer Reports' James Rogers 45:16

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Discover MORE | This week we discover MORE with James E. Rogers Ph. D. with Consumer Reports. James is the Director of Food Safety Research and Testing and we are talking all things food safety. SIGN UP for our “HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE” here SHOP Discover Ag Merch here DOWNLOAD our “AG IN THE CLASSROOM GUIDE” here JOIN our “CLUB DISCOVER” Monthly Newsle…

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Discover The Dark Truth to Fast Food Hamburgers, NFL Players Infatuation with PB&J?! & We're All Supposed to Go Plant-Based Now. 1:09:08

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Discover 185 | This week we discover the dark truth to fast food meat, NFLs outlandish obsession with Uncrustables, and the unhinged approach the Dietary Guidelines are taking as they recommend shifting to plant protein. Dark Truth about McDonald’s Meat Wait, NFL Players Eat How Many Uncrustables? Dietary Guidelines advisers punt on ultraprocessed …

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Discover Trump and Joe Rogan talk Food and Farming, McDonald's Beefy E. Coli Outbreak?, & Chocolate's Big Changes to Halloween Candy 1:05:24

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Discover 184 | This week Joe Rogan and Donald Trump talk agriculture, McDonald’s battles E. coli & what the spooky scary high prices of chocolate means for Halloween. SHOP Discover Ag Merch here DOWNLOAD our “AG IN THE CLASSROOM GUIDE” here JOIN our “CLUB DISCOVER” Monthly Newsletter here Welcome to “Discover Ag” where agriculture meets pop culture…

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Discover MORE: PBR Royalty Jerome & Tiffany Davis Talk All Things PBR, Team World Series and the Carolina Cowboys 42:04

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Discover MORE | This week we discover MORE with Jerome and Tiffany Davis. This husband/wife duo needs no introduction in the rodeo and PBR world. These two have a long resume in PBR -from Jerome being a world champion bull rider and founding member of the PBR to Tiffany being a sought after stock contract and now they have added PBR coaches to thei…