White Oak Pastures on "A Bold Return to Giving a Damn"

Sustainable Dish Podcast

Will Harris, owner of White Oak Pastures, has been a guest on Sustainable Dish many times. This time, he is joined by his daughters, Jenni and Jodi. They are part of the 5th generation in this 6-generation family farm in Bluffton, Georgia. They’ve helped turn White Oak into more than a farm but a tourist destination.

On this episode of the show, I chat with the Harris Family about how White Oak Pastures has evolved over the years and revitalized the town of Bluffton. Not only do they ship their high-quality meat all over the US, but they also offer:

• Home goods made from byproducts from their herds,

• Workshops and educational events for those who want to learn more about regen ag

• A full-scale restaurant that serves 3 meals a day, 7 days a week, featuring ingredients fresh from the farm

• And an RV park and cabin rentals so you can see it all for yourself

Will latest project is his book, A Bold Return to Giving a Damn: One Farm, Six Generations in the Future of Food. It’s out now!

I am asking my community to go out and get the book immediately. First-week sales are critical in helping a book get on bestseller lists. This is not simple for the accolades. When a book is distinguished on these lists, it brings the media, which means more attention to the regenerative agriculture movement. Let’s work together to get the word out.

Then, come back and listen in while I chat with Will, Jenni, and Jodi.

Episode resources and transcripts are available at www.sustainabledish.com.

You can also watch this episode on YouTube: Episode 268: White Oak Pastures

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