Regenerative Agriculture Podcast

Over the past two decades, Dave Fischer has successfully developed a sustainable cattle farm and a direct-to-consumer meat business, Fischer Farms. Dave’s background in industrial engineering and supply chain management has significantly influenced his approach to farming. He’s built an efficient distribution system that caters to local universities, restaurants, and other institutions. Dave's commitment to quality, sustainability, and local sourcing has positioned Fischer Farms as a leading provider of high-quality beef and pork in his region of Southern Indiana. In this episode, John and Dave discuss: The Direct-to-consumer model that he uses on his farm Dave’s “just-in-time” processing system for dry-aging beef and pork deliveries  The emphasis on high-quality, fresh products  Using selective genetics and a tailored feeding program How the diversity of plants in the cattle's diet is essential for producing flavorful meat The importance of marketing and branding consistency  Soil building thro