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The Lowdown

Our peer-to-peer learning series for anyone in our Good Meat® universe

Our Lowdowns are a virtual opportunity for Good Meat® farmers, ranchers, butchers, chefs, and processors, to strengthen their marketing and learn from one another. They are hour-long conversations between one or two guests that play a key role in our Good Meat® universe. Each session is focused on a theme related to profitability.

 

Our Lowdowns are released periodically, so the schedule below is not comprehensive to date. To be alerted when there is a new Lowdown, sign up for our newsletter.

2026 Lowdowns

  • The Nitty Gritty Logistics of Shipping Frozen Meat

    Guests: Josh Morrison, Earnest Roots Farm & Phil Bianchi, Autumn’s Harvest Farm

    Let’s get into the real logistics of shipping frozen meat for small- to mid-scale farms. Josh Morrison of Earnest Roots Farm in Alabama and Phil Bianchi of Autumn’s Harvest Farm in New York have hands-on experience building and running state-wide shipping systems from the ground up. We’ll talk about calculating shipping costs, packing with dry ice, choosing your packaging, navigating common logistical challenges, and more.


    This Lowdown is for anyone considering shipping for the first time or looking to refine their systems. In addition to in-state shipping, Josh and Phil will also share other regional distribution approaches they’ve tried—like freezer drops and same-day delivery systems—for more ideas for small farms with limited capacity.
     

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You'll find links to past Lowdown recordings here.

Sponsor the Lowdown

Lowdown sponsorships help us continue to host knowledgeable farmers, ranchers, butchers, chefs, and processors who are excited to share their success stories and their struggles with other folks in the Good Meat® universe. It's precisely this kind of collaboration and knowledge sharing that will help grow an economically viable Good Meat® marketplace. Your sponsorship means we can continue to offer these sessions to the 65,000+ livestock farmers in this country who are selling directly to consumers. Sponsors receive recognition during the Lowdowns, on our website, and on social media, depending on sponsorship level. To learn more and become a sponsor today, email programs@goodmeatproject.org.

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