503 Lauren & Ben Neale Knows Their Meat
In this episode of the Shark Farmer Podcast, host Rob Sharkey interviews Lauren and Ben Neal from Columbia, Tennessee, who share their inspiring journey in agriculture and entrepreneurship. The couple discusses their unique backgrounds—Ben grew up on a small farm while Lauren was a city girl from Cedar Rapids, Iowa. They delve into how they met through the National Cattlemen's Beef Association and their decision to start a cow-calf operation after getting married. The conversation highlights their challenges and triumphs, including the impact of COVID-19 on their business and the launch of Lighthill Meats, a butcher shop that emphasizes clean, minimally processed foods.
