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Naturally Nourished

Episode 436: Farming and Ranching in Natures image with Robby Sansom from Force of Nature

Naturally Nourished

Ali Miller RD

Health & Fitness, Nutrition, Health & Fitness:nutrition

4.8655 Ratings

🗓️ 17 March 2025

⏱️ 72 minutes

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Summary

Regenerative agriculture is more than a buzzword—it’s a movement reshaping the way we produce and consume food. In this episode, we sit down with Robby Sansom, Co-Founder and CEO of Force of Nature, to dig into what it really means to farm and ranch in nature’s image. With deep roots in the natural food community and years spent studying regenerative practices worldwide, Robby brings invaluable insight into how this approach benefits not just our health, but the planet as well.   Tune in as we break down the differences between industrial, organic, and regenerative farming, the problems with conventional production, and what it takes to rebuild soil health and biodiversity. Plus, Robby shares an exciting new announcement from Force of Nature that’s set to change the future of regenerative chicken farming. If you’re curious about where your food comes from and how your choices can drive real change, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!   About Robby Sansom:  Robert (Robby) Sansom is Co-Founder and CEO at Force of Nature, a regeneratively sourced meat company based in Austin, TX. Robby’s roots run deep in the natural food community. Previously, as CFO/COO at EPIC, Robby spent much of the last decade studying regenerative agriculture at ranches all over the world. Through this education, Force of Nature was co-founded with the intention to accelerate the creation of a global regenerative supply network. Force of Nature works in partnership with land stewards, ranchers and farmers committed to creating a positive return on the planet. Born and raised in Austin, TX, he received both a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree from the University of Texas. Robby is also a land steward at ROAM Ranch where he owns regeneratively managed bison.   Follow us along on Instagram at @forceofnaturemeats, place an order and learn more at forceofnature.com, and find a retail store near you at: https://forceofnature.com/pages/store-locator Use ALIMILLERRD to save 10% on your order   Also in this episode:  Episode 256: Regenerative Agriculture with ROAM Ranch Episode 307: How Soil Health Impacts Your Health with Alan Williams Defining Regenerative Agriculture Industrial vs. Organic vs. Regenerative Farming Pasture Finishing of Bison Conventional Chicken Farming & Force of Nature’s Exciting Update The Importance of Soil Health  Recipes Bison Pumpkin Chili Superfood Chicken Nuggets [kid approved recipe] - YouTube Mini Meatloaves with Liver and Bacon Simple Organ Puree & Pâté Simple Weeknight Bolognese   This episode is sponsored by:  This episode is sponsored by Cozy Earth, makers of the bestselling bedding that will change your sleep! Feel the difference with their Bamboo Sheet Set Made from 100% premium viscose from bamboo. Their breathable sheets are uniquely soft and only get softer with every wash. Plus their bedding comes with a 100 night sleep trial and a 10 year warranty! Visit cozyearth.com and use code NATURALLY to enjoy 40% off!

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0:00.0

Welcome to the Naturally Nourished Podcast that delivers cutting-edge food is medicine solutions for optimal health.

0:12.7

Ali Miller is a nutrition expert sought up by the media in America's top medical institutes for her revolutionary functional medicine interventions.

0:22.6

From disease treatment to prevention, every episode will empower you with ways to put yourself

0:28.3

back in control of your health. Please know, the topics discussed are for educational purposes

0:35.1

only. Now welcome, Integrative Dietitians, Ali Miller, and her co-host, Becky You.

0:42.7

Welcome to the Naturally Nourished Podcast. You are joining us for farming and ranching in nature's image

0:49.1

with Robbie from Force of Nature. Robbie is the CEO of Force of Nature and you may have previously heard us

0:58.5

on here with Katie and Taylor also of Force of Nature and he's going to tell the story of this

1:05.1

remarkable brand from slightly different perspective. We will dig into regenerative agriculture, what that means in his

1:15.0

definition and how it differs from industrial farming, how it differs even from just organic farming,

1:22.1

and how we really as consumers need to be looking a little bit deeper into the origins of our food.

1:29.5

Yes, we'll also cover in this episode the exciting news that Force of Nature is

1:34.4

rebounding back with chicken in their line, which we're super excited about because that seems

1:40.7

like in Texas, one of the more difficult ones where we are blessed with a lot of pasture-raised grass-fed beef and even some quality pasture-raised pork.

1:50.6

But chicken is a really hard one to purchase with consistency and confidence.

1:55.7

So we are so excited that they will have national access to pasture-raised chicken and they're going to break in with

2:02.6

their ancestral blend, which incorporates organs. We will link a couple of our favorite recipes

2:08.0

using Force of Nature products in today's episode, including our chicken nuggets and the YouTube

2:13.9

video that we used with that, which is a featured recipe from naturally nourished

2:17.6

kids, some chili recipes, and other favorites using varieties of regenerative meats.

2:25.6

You can also check out past episodes.

2:28.1

So Becky referenced episode 256, which was called Regenerative Agriculture with Rome Ranch.

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