In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Texas Slim, a passionate advocate for the American rancher, to discuss the dire state of the beef industry. Texas Slim has dedicated his life to exposing the deception within the beef industry. Growing up in the heart of Texas cattle country, Texas Slim witnessed firsthand the devastating changes that have occurred over the past 50 years. Through his work with the Beef Initiative, Texas Slim has become a voice for the American rancher, tirelessly advocating for a return to sustainable, community-driven food systems. His passion for building relationships between consumers and ranchers is evident in his motto, "Meet your rancher, shake their hand."Texas Slim reveals the startling truth about how just four multinational corporations control the majority of the cattle industry, leading to a consolidation that is pushing small, independent ranchers out of business. He shares his personal journey of discovering the correlation between our broken food systems, declining health, and the commoditization of our currency. Other key topics include:The importance of building relationships with local ranchers and supporting sustainable, community-driven food systemsTexas Slim's personal journey and the founding of the Beef Initiative to advocate for American ranchersThe alarming consolidation of the cattle industry by four multinational corporations and its impact on small, independent ranchersThe correlation between broken food systems, declining health, and commoditized currencyThe innovative solutions developed by the Beef Initiative to support small-scale processors and promote a more transparent, locally-focused beef industryThe national security implications of losing control over food systems and the urgent need to address this issueTimestamps:(00:07) Cattle Industry Challenges and Collaboration(04:27) Focus on Quality and Integrity(08:34) Revolutionizing the Beef Industry(18:56) Connecting With American Ranchers(26:17) Global Food System in Crisis(41:08) Advancing Microprocessing Centers in Texas*** LINKS*** Check out our Newsletter - Food for Thought - to dramatically improve your health this year!Join The Meat Mafia community Telegram group for daily conversations to keep up with what’s happening between episodes of the show.Connect with Texas Slim & Beef InitiativeWebsite Texas Slim Foundation Texas Fire ReliefThe Beef Initiative Association CouncilBeef Index Beef Initiative MapsConnect with Meat Mafia:Meat Mafia - https://www.instagram.com/meatmafiamedia/Meat Mafia - https://twitter.com/themeatmafiapodMeat Mafia - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTadLQ-3Eb58I0Q2hVQjffwConnect with Noble Protein:Noble Protein - https://nobleorigins.com/Noble Protein - https://twitter.com/eatnobleoriginsNoble Protein - https://www.instagram.com/noble.origins/AFFILIATESLMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb dietThe Carnivore Bar - Use Code 'MEATMAFIA' for 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican BarPerennial Pastures - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' 10% OFF - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from California & MontanaFarrow Skincare - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' at checkout for 20% OFFHeart & Soil - CODE ‘MEATMAFIA’ for 10% OFF - enhanced nutrition to replace daily vitamins!Carnivore Snax - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Crispy, airy meat chips that melt in your mouth. Regeneratively raised in the USA.Pluck Seasoning - 15% OFF - Nutrient-dense seasoning with INSANE flavor! Use CODE: MEATMAFIAWe Feed Raw 25% OFF your first order - ancestrally consistent food for your dog! Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA'Fond Bone Broth - 15% OFF - REAL bone broth with HIGH-QUALITY ingredients! It’s a daily product for us! Use CODE: MAFIA