“Land is kin.”
It’s the mantra at the heart of what guides Cole Mannix and Old Salt Co-op.
Old Salt is a meat company built by ranchers to take the power back from Big Beef. They do everything from pasture to plate, running multiple restaurants and an annual festival that draws thousands to Montana around food, art, and community.
This is also a deeply personal story born out of a promise to save his own ranch. Cole serves land, legacy, and community - and represents what it means to take responsibility for a place and the people who depend on it.
Chapters:
- 00:00 Introducing Old Salt Co-op and the 'Land is Kin' Philosophy
- 02:41 Old Salt's Mission and Critique of the Food System
- 05:48 Historical Context and Ecological Degradation of Food
- 08:58 Challenging the Commodification of Land and Weatlh
- 11:39 The Hourglass of Power in Our Food System
- 14:01 Building a Cooperative Model with Strong Culture
- 19:20 The Deep Meaning of Sacrifice and Passion in Culture
- 21:43 The Beautiful Mystery of Love and Sacrifice
- 25:41 Support the How to Change the World Podcast
- 26:10 Beyond Money: Community, Belongings, and True Wealth
- 28:39 Old Salt's Vision for Regional Food Systems
- 31:54 Overcoming Temptations and Living Your Purpose
- 36:38 Why Small, Humble Actions Create Big Change
- 40:40 Prioritizing Joy, Community, and Meaningful Work
- 44:53 Thank you and Outro
