Joel Salatin's Archive
Joel Salatin
Joel Salatin calls himself a “Christian libertarian environmentalist capitalist lunatic farmer.” Those 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 bioterrorist, Typhoid Mary, a charlatan and a starvation advocate.
With a room full of debate trophies from his high school and college days, 12 published books and a thriving multigenerational family farm, he draws on a lifetime of food, farming and fantasy to entertain and inspire audiences around the world. He’s as comfortable moving cows in a pasture as he is addressing CEOs in a Wall Street business conference.
In addition to penning an exclusive column for Manward Digest, Salatin is the editor of The Stockman Grass Farmer, the granddaddy of catalysts for the grass farming movement. He also writes numerous guest articles for Acres U.S.A. and other publications.
A frequent guest on radio programs and podcasts targeting preppers, homesteaders and foodies, Salatin’s practical, can-do solutions and passionate soliloquies for sustainability offer everyone food for thought and plans for action.
Why We Need a New Declaration of Independence
We’ve lost the right to do it ourselves… and that means we have so much more to lose.
A Battle I Chose to Lose
When you make a living thinking and doing things differently, sometimes you have to lose the battle to win the war over freedom of choice.
The Free Market Opens Doors to Local Food
While the coronavirus exposed weakness in our food system… it also revealed something far greater… That it’s possible to stay connected to a vibrant food culture no matter where you live… thanks to the free market.
A Unique Partnership That Can Yield Profitable Results
We have a rare opportunity to capitalize on time, wisdom and energy to build wealth.
Why Most Green Energy Solutions Are B.S.
Green energy solutions do not exist solely on their own. They all include all sorts of costs that aren’t taken into account.
Fighting for the Right to Grow a Business
When you’re running a business, it’s crucial to be able to define your business… what it can and cannot do and what’s worth fighting for.
Why Does Healthy Food Cost More? Ask the IRS
There are lots of ways the gov’t gets in the way of running a profitable business…
Why the Gov’t Wants More Farmers
Joel Salatin and the new secretary of agriculture agree on one thing… for very different reasons.
10 Easy Ways to Switch On Better Health
Try these 10 farmer-approved things to steer your overall health in a positive direction in 2021.
Why We Need More Diverse Thinkers
If everyone thinks the same, ideas and innovation are lost. So what’s wrong with having more ideas on the table?