From Vegan Chef to Rancher: Finding Common Ground in Health and Reform
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Trump administration's nominee for leading the Department of Health and Human Services, in a file photo taken on Aug. 23, 2024. Darryl Webb/AP Photo
As a former vegan chef who has transitioned into regenerative cattle ranching, I’ve navigated the delicate balance between two distinct realms: the health-focused, progressive communities of Los Angeles and the often-misunderstood landscapes of rural Texas.
Mollie Engelhart
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Mollie Engelhart, regenerative farmer and rancher at Sovereignty Ranch, is committed to food sovereignty, soil regeneration, and educating on homesteading and self-sufficiency. She is the author of “Debunked by Nature”: Debunk Everything You Thought You Knew About Food, Farming, and Freedom—a raw, riveting account of her journey from vegan chef and LA restaurateur to hands-in-the-dirt farmer, and how nature shattered her cultural programming.
