The Florida Beef Initiative, in collaboration with the Bitcoin Bay Foundation, is excited to announce the Florida Beef Micro Summit 2024, scheduled for November 2 at Fort De Soto Park, Tierra Verde. This groundbreaking event will unite experts in sustainable agriculture, Bitcoin, and health to explore innovative approaches to food sovereignty and local economies.
Summit Themes
- The Role of the Micro-Processing Center in Local Food Sovereignty: Exploring how micro-processing centers can empower communities, enhance food security, and support local agriculture.
- The Role of Bitcoin in Peer-to-Peer, Circular Economies: Understanding Bitcoin’s potential to create decentralized, community-driven economic systems.
- The Role of Beef as Central to Good Health: Discussing the nutritional benefits of beef and its place in a healthy diet.
- The Role of the “Modern-Day Cattleman”: A cultural discussion on reclaiming the pride and hustle of local beef sales and supporting local ranchers, including the historical significance of the cattleman’s brand.
- The Voice of the Great American Rancher: Celebrating and amplifying the stories, experiences, and wisdom of America’s ranchers.
Featured Speakers
- Texas Slim: The Modern-Day cattleman from West Texas leading the Beef Initiative, focusing on the revitalization of small-town economies through microprocessing plants and local beef sales.
- Dr. Philip Ovadia: A cardiothoracic surgery specialist and best selling author of Stay Off My Operating Table, advocating for preventing heart disease through diet and lifestyle modifications. His insights align with the summit’s emphasis on beef in a healthy diet.
- Dr. Robert Kiltz: Founder of CNY Fertility and a proponent of the keto carnivore diet. His perspectives on fertility and wellness underscore the nutritional importance of an animal-based diet.
- Leonard Horak: Visionary grass farmer behind Circle 6 Farm in Duette, Florida. Leonard’s sustainable farming practices are a model for leveraging natural resources in cattle farming.
- Ruffshot June: Founder of the Florida Beef Initiative and co-founder of Texas Slim’s Cuts. June is dedicated to direct-to-consumer beef industry innovations and cultural discussions around the modern-day cattleman.
- Wesley Schlemmer and other representatives from the Bitcoin Bay Foundation will also provide insights into Bitcoin’s role in the beef sector.
- Justin Trammell: a leader in sustainable ranching and agricultural innovation, integrating modern technology with traditional methods at Tir Bluen Farm. He’s a key advocate for micro-processing centers, fostering local economies and environmental sustainability, and co-founder of TBIAC.org, which exemplifies the transformative potential of these centers in community resilience.