# Our DisruptED Food Supply with Cole Mannix at the Old Salt Co-op

By Ron Stefanski · Published 2024-06-14 · Updated 2026-03-19 · Healthcare on MarketScale
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> Local food networks are challenging industrial agriculture's grip on how communities source and sustain their meals

## Key points

- Local food networks are challenging industrial agriculture's grip on how communities source and sustain their meals

Block Field

The global food supply chain is under [intense scrutiny](https://marketscale.com/industries/retail/grocery-retailers-must-adopt-adaptive-supply-chain-strategies-to-stabilize-rising-grocery-prices/), with giant agribusinesses dominating the landscape and creating vulnerabilities in how we grow and distribute food. With concerns over sustainability, ecological impact, and the health implications of our [food systems](https://www.theverge.com/2024/1/29/24054325/food-sustainable-agriculture-diet-benefits-report), the need for innovative and regenerative agricultural practices has never been more critical.

What does it take to create a sustainable, regenerative food system that nourishes people and heals the land?

Welcome to [DisruptED](https://marketscale.com/shows/disrupted/), hosted by [Ron J. Stefanski](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronjstefanski/). In this episode, Ron sits down with **Cole Mannix**, President and Founder of **Old Salt Co-op**, to discuss the transformative potential of regenerative agriculture and the cooperative model. They explore how this approach can revitalize the food supply chain, ensure fair returns for producers, and foster a healthier relationship with the land.

> This approach can revitalize the food supply chain, ensure fair returns for producers, and foster a healthier relationship with the land.

Key Discussion Points:

- Integrating livestock into ecosystems to enhance soil health, increase biodiversity, and create a sustainable food supply
- Old Salt Co-op's unique model ensures that more of the food dollar goes back to the producer, supporting better stewardship of the land
- Through restaurants, festivals, and agritourism, Old Salt Co-op is building a community that understands and supports sustainable agriculture

### About the Guest

**Cole Mannix** grew up on a family ranch in [Helmville Valley](https://southwestmt.com/communities/helmville/), Montana. After studying biology, philosophy, and theology, Cole returned to his roots with a new vision for agriculture. He founded **Old Salt Co-op** to create a vertically integrated meat company that promotes regenerative agriculture and supports local ranchers. Cole's innovative approach has gained recognition for its potential to transform the food supply chain sustainably.

Tags: Cole Mannix, DistruptED podcast, Food Supply, Food sustainability, Old Salt Co-op, Ron J Stefanski

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