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Cole Mannix

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If you ever get the chance, go to the Old Salt Festival in Montana. It’s a celebration of people coming together to support land stewardship in Montana. This year I was fortunate to be one of the speakers along with others in the regenerative space, plus regional authors, poets, and musicians.  Now that I’ve returned and things have settled a bit, I have Cole Mannix, president and founder of Old Salt Co-op, on the show to talk about his experience with ranching and growing his business. Cole grew up in a ranching family but spent a brief time in Boston pursuing a master's in theology before returning to his ranching roots in Montana. When he returned, he started working for a startup beef cooperative and then became the Associate Director at Western Landowners Alliance. Ultimately, in 2020 he left to begin forming Old Salt Co-op. Cole’s vision for Old Salt is to be “more than a meat company.” It is a regional meat economy with vertically integrated enterprises. The goal is not to produce meat for a national market or to grow big enough to be sold to a larger company. Functioning as a co-op allows for the direct involvement of producers and employees while fostering lasting relationships with customers.  Cole and I chat about what it was like growing up in Montana, why we need to create more inefficiencies in the food system, and the future goals for Old Salt Co-op. You can also watch this episode on YouTube: Episode 259: Cole Mannix Episode Credits: Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connolly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Global Food Justice Alliance members, and listeners. GFJA members get early access to ad-free podcasts, free downloads, and you’ll be helping get healthy protein like meat, fish, and eggs to food-insecure kids. Go to sustainabledish.com/join to support my work. A big thanks to the sponsor of today’s show, LMNT.  LMNT is an electrolyte drink mix that has everything you need and nothing you don’t -  no artificial ingredients, food coloring, gluten, fillers, or sugar!  LMNT comes in lots of great flavors, and when you go to sustainabledish.com/LMNT, you’ll get a free sample pack with your purchase. Plus, they have a convenient subscription program that makes it easy for you to keep your favorite flavors fully supplied. Head over to sustainabledish.com/LMNT to give it a try.

If you ever get the chance, go to the Old Salt Festival in Montana. It’s a celebration of people coming together to support land stewardship in Montana. This year I was fortunate to be one of the speakers along with others in the regenerative space, plus regional authors, poets, and musicians.  Now that I’ve returned and things have settled a bit, I have Cole Mannix, president and founder of <a href="https://www.oldsaltco-op.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Old Salt Co-op</a>, on the show to talk about his experience with ranching and growing his business. Cole grew up in a ranching family but spent a brief time in Boston pursuing a master's in theology before returning to his ranching roots in Montana. When he returned, he started working for a startup beef cooperative and then became the Associate Director at Western Landowners Alliance. Ultimately, in 2020 he left to begin forming <a href="https://www.oldsaltco-op.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Old Salt Co-op</a>. Cole’s vision for Old Salt is to be “more than a meat company.” It is a regional meat economy with vertically integrated enterprises. The goal is not to produce meat for a national market or to grow big enough to be sold to a larger company. Functioning as a co-op allows for the direct involvement of producers and employees while fostering lasting relationships with customers.  Cole and I chat about what it was like growing up in Montana, why we need to create more inefficiencies in the food system, and the future goals for Old Salt Co-op. You can also watch this episode on YouTube: <a href="https://youtu.be/bcufGWZULic" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 259: Cole Mannix</a> Episode Credits: Thank you to all who’ve made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connolly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, <a href="https://www.globalfoodjustice.org/member-area" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Global Food Justice Alliance members</a>, and listeners. GFJA members get early access to ad-free podcasts, free downloads, and you’ll be helping get healthy protein like meat, fish, and eggs to food-insecure kids. Go to <a href="http://sustainabledish.com/join" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">sustainabledish.com/join</a> to support my work. A big thanks to the sponsor of today’s show, <a href="http://sustainabledish.com/LMNT" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">LMNT.</a>  LMNT is an electrolyte drink mix that has everything you need and nothing you don’t -  no artificial ingredients, food coloring, gluten, fillers, or sugar!  LMNT comes in lots of great flavors, and when you go to <a href="http://sustainabledish.com/LMNT" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">sustainabledish.com/LMNT</a>, you’ll get a free sample pack with your purchase. Plus, they have a convenient subscription program that makes it easy for you to keep your favorite flavors fully supplied. Head over to <a href="http://sustainabledish.com/LMNT" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">sustainabledish.com/LMNT</a> to give it a try.

Cole Mannix, President & Founder of Old Salt Co-Op

This week’s guest is Cole Mannix, founder of the Old Salt Co-Op, a collection of entrepreneurs and ranchers seeking to produce nourishing food while preserving the ecological health of the Montana landscape.In this episode, Cole talks about his studies in biology and theology, and the different approach Old Salt is taking to Montana meat. Justin asks what part of the meat production system is broken, and what role the consumer plays in fixing it. Cole brings up a festival Old Salt is putting on, and listeners can learn more and get tickets at https://www.oldsaltco-op.com/pages/festivalTranscript here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mIbwMwv5RM0aLcrOO5zDcO5M4U95MZjlJC9OfBEw-w0/edit

This week’s guest is Cole Mannix, founder of the Old Salt Co-Op, a collection of entrepreneurs and ranchers seeking to produce nourishing food while preserving the ecological health of the Montana landscape. In this episode, Cole talks about his studies in biology and theology, and the different approach Old Salt is taking to Montana meat. Justin asks what part of the meat production system is broken, and what role the consumer plays in fixing it. Cole brings up a festival Old Salt is putting on, and listeners can learn more and get tickets at <a href="https://www.oldsaltco-op.com/pages/festival" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.oldsaltco-op.com/pages/festival</a> Transcript here: <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mIbwMwv5RM0aLcrOO5zDcO5M4U95MZjlJC9OfBEw-w0/edit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mIbwMwv5RM0aLcrOO5zDcO5M4U95MZjlJC9OfBEw-w0/edit</a>

Cole Mannix, the Contemplative Rancher

Cole Mannix is the President and Founder of the Old Salt Co-op, a new, purpose-driven company that “provides meat raised with integrity from Montana landscapes its customers know and care about.” Cole and his team partner with a growing number of Montana ranches, butchers, chefs, and businesses to connect customers and producers, while simultaneously encouraging and promoting a deeper understanding of land stewardship, community, and the interconnectedness of Montana landscapes. - Cole was born and raised in Montana, and he is a member of the fifth generation of the Mannix Family who has been stewarding their family ranch in Montana’s Blackfoot Valley since the late 1800s. Cole has followed a fascinating educational and career path, mixing his degrees in biology, philosophy, and theology with wide-ranging work in both entrepreneurial ventures and non-proifit conservation work. And as you’ll hear in this conversation, the common thread that connects all of Cole’s experiences is a deep love and respect for the land and all that it can provide. - One of the most exciting projects that Cole is currently working on is the Old Salt Festival, a three-day festival taking place this June on the Mannix Ranch, just outside of Helmville, Montana. It’s much more than a music festival– it’s a celebration of land and land stewardship, and it will feature an eclectic mix of artists, authors, poets, storytellers, chefs and more. I’ll be at the event hosting some live podcast conversations, and there will be appearances by a number of past M&amp;P guests, including singer-songwriter Riddy Arman, author-poet Chris Dombrowski, author-rancher Bryce Andrews, and more. Novelist David James Duncan will be reading and chef Eduardo Garcia will be cooking. So we spend a lot of time discussing this event, its purpose, and how the whole idea came together. - This is a wonderful conversation about following your interests, working hard, and doing purpose-driven work that is connected to land and community. Check out the episode notes for a full list of all the topics we discussed, as well as links to the Co-op and this summer’s Festival. Thanks so much to Cole for joining me, and thanks to you for listening. ---  Old Salt Co-op Old Salt Festival Full episode notes and links: https://mountainandprairie.com/cole-mannix/ M&amp;P Live Event: Texas Chapter of the Wildlife Society Support M&amp;P via Patreon  --- TOPICS DISCUSSED:  3:45 -  Cole explains the Mannix family tree 5:45 - Cole discusses his family history   7:45 - Overview of the Old Salt Co-op  13:00 -  Cole explains what motivated him to begin the Old Salt Co-op, and describes what it was like to leave a steady job to start something uncertain 17:45 - The value proposition that sets the Old Salt Co-op apart 20:45 - The biggest obstacle/most important factor is for the business model of Old Salt Coop  27:00 - The biggest surprises in the building of Old Salt Co-op 31:00 - How he stays focused and keeps track of real progress 33:45- The Old Salt Festival in more detail, including the musical, culinary, and land stewardship talent that will be featured 40:30 - Cole dives more into his career and backstory, including his interest and study in philosophy 45:45 - His career shift from teaching to entrepreneurship  53:45 - Lessons he learned from past business difficulties and how they inform his current enterprises 57:00 - Cole discusses what he does when he isn’t working 58:00 - Book recommendations 1:01:00 - Parting words of wisdom  --- ABOUT MOUNTAIN &amp; PRAIRIE:  Mountain &amp; Prairie - All Episodes Mountain &amp; Prairie Shop Mountain &amp; Prairie on Instagram Upcoming Events About Ed Roberson Support Mountain &amp; Prairie Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts 

Cole Mannix is the President and Founder of the <a href="https://www.oldsaltco-op.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Old Salt Co-op</a>, a new, purpose-driven company that “provides meat raised with integrity from Montana landscapes its customers know and care about.” Cole and his team partner with a growing number of Montana ranches, butchers, chefs, and businesses to connect customers and producers, while simultaneously encouraging and promoting a deeper understanding of land stewardship, community, and the interconnectedness of Montana landscapes. - Cole was born and raised in Montana, and he is a member of the fifth generation of the Mannix Family who has been stewarding their family ranch in Montana’s Blackfoot Valley since the late 1800s. Cole has followed a fascinating educational and career path, mixing his degrees in biology, philosophy, and theology with wide-ranging work in both entrepreneurial ventures and non-proifit conservation work. And as you’ll hear in this conversation, the common thread that connects all of Cole’s experiences is a deep love and respect for the land and all that it can provide. - One of the most exciting projects that Cole is currently working on is the <a href="https://www.oldsaltco-op.com/pages/festival" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Old Salt Festival</a>, a three-day festival taking place this June on the Mannix Ranch, just outside of Helmville, Montana. It’s much more than a music festival– it’s a celebration of land and land stewardship, and it will feature an eclectic mix of artists, authors, poets, storytellers, chefs and more. I’ll be at the event hosting some live podcast conversations, and there will be appearances by a number of past M&amp;P guests, including singer-songwriter Riddy Arman, author-poet Chris Dombrowski, author-rancher Bryce Andrews, and more. Novelist David James Duncan will be reading and chef Eduardo Garcia will be cooking. So we spend a lot of time discussing this event, its purpose, and how the whole idea came together. - This is a wonderful conversation about following your interests, working hard, and doing purpose-driven work that is connected to land and community. Check out the episode notes for a full list of all the topics we discussed, as well as links to the Co-op and this summer’s Festival. Thanks so much to Cole for joining me, and thanks to you for listening. --- <ul> <li><a href="https://www.oldsaltco-op.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Old Salt Co-op</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.oldsaltco-op.com/pages/festival" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Old Salt Festival</a></li> <li>Full episode notes and links: <a href="https://mountainandprairie.com/cole-mannix/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mountainandprairie.com/cole-mannix/</a></li> <li>M&amp;P Live Event: <a href="https://tctws.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Texas Chapter of the Wildlife Society</a></li> <li>Support M&amp;P via <a href="https://www.patreon.com/mountainandprairie" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a></li> </ul> --- TOPICS DISCUSSED: <ul> <li>3:45 -  Cole explains the Mannix family tree</li> <li>5:45 - Cole discusses his family history  </li> <li>7:45 - Overview of the Old Salt Co-op </li> <li>13:00 -  Cole explains what motivated him to begin the Old Salt Co-op, and describes what it was like to leave a steady job to start something uncertain</li> <li>17:45 - The value proposition that sets the Old Salt Co-op apart</li> <li>20:45 - The biggest obstacle/most important factor is for the business model of Old Salt Coop </li> <li>27:00 - The biggest surprises in the building of Old Salt Co-op</li> <li>31:00 - How he stays focused and keeps track of real progress</li> <li>33:45- The Old Salt Festival in more detail, including the musical, culinary, and land stewardship talent that will be featured</li> <li>40:30 - Cole dives more into his career and backstory, including his interest and study in philosophy</li> <li>45:45 - His career shift from teaching to entrepreneurship </li> <li>53:45 - Lessons he learned from past business difficulties and how they inform his current enterprises</li> <li>57:00 - Cole discusses what he does when he isn’t working</li> <li>58:00 - Book recommendations</li> <li>1:01:00 - Parting words of wisdom</li> </ul> --- ABOUT MOUNTAIN &amp; PRAIRIE: <ul> <li><a href="https://mountainandprairie.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mountain &amp; Prairie - All Episodes</a></li> <li><a href="https://shop.mountainandprairie.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mountain &amp; Prairie Shop</a></li> <li><a href="https://instagram.com/mtnprairie/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mountain &amp; Prairie on Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://mountainandprairie.com/events/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Upcoming Events</a></li> <li><a href="https://mountainandprairie.com/ed-roberson/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">About Ed Roberson</a></li> <li><a href="https://mountainandprairie.com/support/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support Mountain &amp; Prairie</a></li> <li><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mountain-prairie-with-ed-roberson/id1106762925" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts</a></li> </ul>