The Dark Side of the U.S. Food Industry — And How We Can Take Back Control

Today we sit down with Patrick Montgomery — former Army Ranger turned first-generation rancher and founder of Casey Cattle Company and Valor Provisions — to explore the hidden truths behind America’s food supply, the broken meat industry, and why food security is national security. Patrick shares his remarkable story of walking away from corporate life to pursue a purpose-driven mission: rebuilding America’s agricultural backbone and creating a farm-to-table system that supports veterans, empowers local farmers, and delivers the highest-quality beef directly to consumers. We dive deep into the decades-long corporate takeover of the U.S. food system, the devastating consequences of outsourcing food production, and the shocking truth about what’s really on your plate at most steakhouses. Patrick also shares raw insights from his entrepreneurial journey — from rock-bottom setbacks and “$3-per-pack” hot dogs to building a vertically integrated food business that’s changing the game. If you care about your health, your country, or your food, this episode is a must-watch. 🥩 What You’ll Learn Why 4 companies control nearly 90% of America’s beef supply How foreign governments and corporations are quietly shaping U.S. agriculture The shocking reason “Product of USA” labels are misleading consumers The health benefits of grass-fed, regenerative beef — and how it can change your blood markers How food sovereignty ties directly to national security Practical tips for buying high-quality meat and supporting local farms Why entrepreneurship is the ultimate crucible — and how to survive its chaos 📍 Chapters 00:00 – Brotherhood, community, and the veteran spirit 02:00 – How Patrick left military life to start a cattle business 05:30 – The early days of Casey Cattle Company and buying his first cows 08:00 – Lessons from failure, hitting rock bottom, and rediscovering purpose 10:00 – How U.S. agriculture was hijacked by big corporations 12:45 – China, Cargill, JBS, and foreign control of our food 15:30 – Why small farmers struggle to sell direct-to-consumer 18:00 – “Hot dog pivot” — how divine intervention saved the business 20:00 – Environmental hypocrisy and beef production overseas 21:00 – Building trust with ranchers and setting quality standards 24:00 – The reality of entrepreneurship and staying humble 27:00 – Hot dog frenzy: $3 losses and 250k overnight sales 28:00 – Food security IS national security 30:00 – Screw worms, parasites, and the risks of globalized beef 32:00 – Health transformation: from inflammation to optimized bloodwork 36:00 – Hormones, TBI, and how diet impacts recovery 38:00 – Why entrepreneurship feels like constant chaos 41:00 – Building a team that believes in the mission 42:00 – The truth about steakhouse beef 44:00 – Inside the Valor Provisions membership model 48:00 – Why education — not profit — is the core mission 53:00 – Why now is the best time to join the food revolution   Powered by Core Medical Group For more information, visit: https://coremedicalgrp.com/ Follow the podcast : https://www.instagram.com/thesidneygordon.podcast/ Follow Core Medical Group: https://www.instagram.com/coremedhrt