In honor of National Beef Month, we want to check in with a former U.S. Army Ranger turned rancher who is on a mission to not only to bring premium beef to consumers, but also to save independent farms from disappearing.
Founder of KC Cattle Company, Patrick Montgomery, spoke with RFD-TV’s Tammi Arender on his ag journey, the power of direct-to-consumer food, and going viral with wagyu hot dogs!
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