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Podcast: The Vance Crowe Podcast
Episode: From Stray Voltage to Raw Milk: A Farmer's Fight Against the System with JR Burdick
Description: In this episode, we dive deep into the world of dairy farming with JR Burdick, a former conventional dairy farmer turned raw milk producer. JR shares his journey from following the traditional dairy farming system to becoming an independent raw milk seller, breaking away from industry norms and regulations. He recounts the challenges he faced, including dealing with stray voltage that decimated his herd, a lengthy legal battle with an electric company, and the emotional and financial toll it took on his family.JR also discusses the impact of industry regulations, such as the mandatory check-off programs...