Longtime Arkansas Livestock Farmers Go Vegan, Switch to Mushrooms | NowThis

[@HillbillyHippyOG]

We are all learning greater compassion. It gives me hope.

[@ryanjg87]

So awesome - glad to see "meat" farmers can change...people are just brainwashed to believe you need to eat meat, that you cannot replace this source of protein - when in reality there are so many better sources, that it turns out, are 100% cruelty free (although I have heard that even grass screams when you cut it! haha) and 100% (figuratively speaking) healthier. Was nice that her main problem was that she was taking babies from their mamas, cuz it is soooo true. Animals are so smart and so very social. This needs to be mainstream, hope this social change towards treatment of animals is coming full-steam!!

[@eddiemorales2214]

Awesome we need more farmers like this

[@tylerw1976]

nope, not at all, this is enough!!!

[@DanOnTheKeys]

@@tylerw1976What’s your problem?

[@tylerw1976]

@@DanOnTheKeys nothing just like chicken thats all, hate mushrooms!!! and no this is enough farmers, we don't need anymore farmers like this, you can already buy enough mushrooms!!!

[@DanOnTheKeys]

@@tylerw1976 Farming animals require way more resources than farming plants. Glad you’re recognizing that. The real reason to go vegan as a farmer is to stop exploiting, hurting, and killing animals for profit.

[@tylerw1976]

@@DanOnTheKeys I know, it requires more resources, and is bad for the environment, but another way you can do it is by raising the livestock on your own and growing your own food on a homestead, like the youtubers Justin Rhodes, Alex and Simeon formerly swedish homestead, Arms Family Homestead, Gold Shaw Farm or White house on the hill all do

[@thali89]

Yikes, this made me cry. What a powerful and wonderful move this couple has taken! Kudos to them.

[@thali89]

Yashash Dave Since 2013.

[@tylerw1976]

didn't make me cry one bit lol they need to grow up

[@tylerw1976]

more like what a weak move they've taken!!

[@grigoriyefimovichrasputin7897]

​@@tylerw1976and you make a weak argument

[@tylerw1976]

@@grigoriyefimovichrasputin7897 says that keyboard warrior

[@bikestergrist7595]

Bravo! I wish more Farmers thought like you!

[@CFred303]

I want to hear more about their journey. Please bring them back.

[@isaacoconnell8295]

Yes!!! Vegans FTW!! More and more people are waking up to the reality of animal agriculture. This video truly restored my hope in humanity and in particular the farming community.

[@tylerw1976]

more like vegans FTL!!!!

[@tylerw1976]

Stop bragging btw 💁‍♂!!! cause that's what you're doing

[@vonnnner]

​@@tylerw1976ah yes, the classic ad hominum attack

[@rigelbloom-hy9pf]

@@vonnnner he is on every reply...and generally most of these people are christians...which is insane as they do nothing but lecture about morality...and have no compassion for animals at all...its all ego centredness and ignorance

[@joelisSHI]

you speak the truth my friends. Thank you

[@tylerw1976]

liar liar plants for hire!!!

[@stowjer]

This should really be a full length documentary, not just a 5 min video

[@tylerw1976]

nope

[@rigelbloom-hy9pf]

@@tylerw1976 ur really triggered with this aren't u?

[@tylerw1976]

@@rigelbloom-hy9pf yep, never been so angry/disappointed

[@Aldoborzoni]

Bravo! How courageous. I wish you two the best. And financial success. Hearts over wallets.

[@vampeh1]

Vegan for life.

[@BetAgain2]

She humbles every religion. She is a genuine human being I hope my kids follow.

[@linnie589]

Truth! Brought me to tears, too! So glad you changed!!! Blessings for mushroom success.

[@markbudgen3663]

Such genuine and kind, loving people. Thank you both

[@rachelb1449]

This change that she describes is so important. I also disconnected from caring because it was too hard and made stupid excuses for why I murdered other beings. When I look back as my authentic true self… I just cry, just like she did watching them catch the chickens. So amazing to watch this. Thank you for being a part of the change! 🙌❤️🌱

[@tylerw1976]

you need to grow up

[@wicked_deftlady]

Love this!!!! I stopped eating meat 3 months ago and I feel healthier. Even my mental and emotional health has improved. I wish I would’ve done this years ago, but I’m glad I made this change for the better. 🌈✊🏼🥥🍓🍊🍏🥦🍅🥬🥒🌽🥔🧅

[@danbee6103]

Some of the products are next level impressive. Burger patties from organic barley base, herbs and spices.

[@Godisgreat-777]

I am vegan. I also come from cattle ranchers on my maternal side. I just sent a video like this to my aunt. I don’t care if I offend anyone because the truth needs to be known. Great work and what a blessing you two are to our planet. Thank you! ❤️God please continue to bless you and everyone here!!❤️🙏🏼

[@lovebug2802]

I come from a family of meat eaters myself, and I try to send the message to them, but to no avail... I hope they wake up. Thank you for your efforts and I hope your family does better and turns their ranches into places that help animals..

[@tylerw1976]

its not offensive at all, they're just dumb stupid chickens, lmao

[@mariohashiba1500]

This gives me hope in humanity. This is the humanity we, the animals, and our planet deserve.

[@Kiev-in-3-days]

This is an important video. Hopefully it will touch many people.

[@knackforthat]

no bonus for the farmers? only for the CEOs... this is why I support socialistic societies... everyone deserves a fighting chance.

[@ashleighrose8450]

A wonderful and moving story of these two wonderfully compassionate people. This really does give me hope that our future can be kind to animals!

[@Backintime4you]

Awhhh I can’t !!! This freaking touched my soul! I’m sooo sorry for the loss of your grandchild.

[@rorysinghofficial]

I am starting to get my faith in humanity restored. Thank you for switching!

[@Evil_Vegan]

Great job making the connection, wishing you guys great health and prosper ❤

[@Khannea]

Made me cry a little.

[@biswasnotbot7511]

The fact that she connected the suffering of her family, to the countless sufferings of animals that are mere livestock, is incredibly noble and heartbreaking. I hope she and her family heals

[@almasir1]

This is what we need right now. More stories like this. I hope it's not too late for humanity to wake up.

[@thehearteyedartist]

Amazing story, so glad they made the connection but sorry for their daughter's loss. I hope this brings inspiration to farmers all over the world!

[@robsengahay5614]

I finally stopped eating animal products in 2019 at the age of 59 after years of prevarication and self-justification. I feel profoundly culpable for so much needless and barbaric suffering I helped to cause over my lifetime. It sounds like this lady is carrying a great trauma because she witnessed the brutality first-hand. I wasn’t certain whether their initial motivation to switch from livestock farming was financial rather than compassion but either way they have clearly had a major epiphany.

[@adikaaniedobe6339]

What a sweet couple

[@tamarajasinski820]

Thank you so much for speaking up so honestly. It´s so important for others to see that there are ways out of it.

[@SBbarrelracing]

😄 I'm so happy you guys are showing the reality and how you changed! We need more people like this!! God Bless!!!!!!

[@indigodragon0613]

This gives me so much hope that things will change. The world can change. Humans can improve.

[@_observer796]

These are two beautiful human beings right there.

[@tylerw1976]

uhhhhh noooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 💩😝

[@looofa6528]

so lovely ❤️ if something feels wrong to do, then you shouldn't do it. plus animal agriculture is causing pollution, antibiotic resistance, diseases such as swine flu, bird flu etc and of course a huge amount of suffering. the less animals farmers breed, the better for all of us.

[@bkswanson2461]

Am vegan for years, thus is Incredible and gives such Hope !! Good for you ♡♡

[@lovely-mk4rt]

Touching. Hopefully this resonates with what is happening at our southern boarder!

[@lovebug2802]

The wife looks so heartbroken, full of guilt, and remorseful... As a fellow vegan, I have a lot of respect for you for breaking out of such conditioning and striving to turn something bad into something good. Unfortunately, the animals killed in your farm will never get their lives back, but the important thing is that you are practicing redemption now and moving forward to do better things for the environment, the animals, etc. This is a rare awakening in the general population (veganism), much less for farmers. I hope your mushroom farming prospers and you all experience complete happiness, abundance, and prosperity for yourselves and your families♡ Thank you again 🥰

[@GreenGardenGamer]

Not asking people to change their diet "cold turkey", but a Meatless Monday couldn't hurt

[@wowowowzzz]

Not asking people to change their lifestyle "cold turkey", but not abusing dogs on Mondays couldn't hurt

[@omsemperorvan5416]

I'm glad for them.

[@jrconcerned6064]

Powerful!

[@savitasubrahmanyam3953]

I wish more people understood this..... Thank you for not doing animal farming anymore 🙏🙏🙏

[@justlivin8629]

I am dipping my toe into vegetarianism. If you can do it, so can I . Thank you for inspiring me.

[@tigerkahlua1609]

Good work! I've never eaten meat, well my whole immediate family is vegetarian or vegan, as well as a bunch of nephews, nieces, aunties etc... From growing up veg, it's never even crossed my mind that we need meat. I've been vegan for about 7yrs too.. But it took me a while to give up milk products I was pretty addicted (never ate eggs tho).. It's a journey. U might fall off the wagon sometimes but just get back on and don't give up. I'm not deficient in anything. And never struggled with deficiencies either. And as far as I know none of my veg family members struggled with any either. Just wanted to share my experience and hopefully inspire u to realise its very possible. Just remember our digestive system is accustomed to what it's used to. So u may have some weird experiences or problems absorbing iron etc at first but none of that is permanent. It truly takes a while for ur gut to develop a whole new "eco system" of enzymes, gut bacteria, and digestive juices that are tailored to ur new diet. I think as long as ppl include fruit, veges, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds, u really can't be deficient on a veg diet.

[@josiecirigliano9134]

You are the real Awaken Humans. All my love. You are wonderful !♥️💙

[@pameladurandimas6857]

Bravo! ❤️🐮🐷🐥🐴🐑🐖🐂

[@elizabethdean0187]

😢 You two are simply the BEST! What humanity and insight. Thank you for your personal, heartfelt story. You set the example for many other farmers who can see you can ‘thrive’ by diversifying and do not have animal cruelty on your conscience. Farm plants for people! We need you to improve individual health, national health, environmental and climate health, as well as animal welfare. It’s a no-lose proposition. Wow….and turning to growing mushrooms! What could be better now we appreciate what health powerhouses they are! Thsnk you again. You are truly an inspiration to farmers. Professor-E

[@tylerw1976]

more like they set the bad example, lol

[@JustForFun-zg5nz]

I pray this goes viral🙏🏼 so powerful

[@ebybeehoney]

Factory farming is evil and Tyson is head demon of that industry. But it also shows how this awful corporate environment that is allowed to control our lives - and those disgusting suckers get bonuses for ruining us. However, I need a different option than mushrooms. I used to love them, but became allergic to them. About 5 years ago I stopped eating them at all because I would be violently sick after even a portabello burger. Bellas, buttons, straw, shitake. All made me sick within 4 hours.

[@thedunx]

They're not saying that mushrooms are the way forward for humanity. It's just what they're doing with their hen houses. There are plenty of non-mushroom vegan foods.

[@kanrup5199]

cmon there are many natural protein foods. lentils, soya, nuts, peas, chickpeas. etc etc.

[@tylerw1976]

Chicken is better than stupid mushrooms, PERIOD!!!!

[@planetofthevegans880]

You were consuming PROCESSED mushrooms which have many ingredients you can become allergic to. And you tried all 4 of those types to see if you became sick? That's odd.

[@zoefern2117]

Thank you for doing this. I wish every farmer was like this. Keep up the good job... it's never too late to change This brought tears to my eyes. I wish all humans went vegan and would stop eating our animal friends whom we should be protecting and in awe of

[@aergloasmr8247]

Great to hear. They’re well educated people who learned more and adapted. Very inspiring.

[@Princess-de7fd]

So glad you changed. Cows grieve for their babies. Everyone needs to wake up. We All need to change and improve. So glad you got there....🎉

[@victoriapowers576]

I will never understand how people would enjoy factory farming

[@tylerw1976]

ikr, I thank its better to raise animals on a homestead, as opposed to factory farms which mistreat them

[@carinagatta]

I'm bawling. I'm so happy they changed. Please keep sharing. It's heartbreaking.

[@saileencruileen2163]

God Bless you both to No End

[@avag8242]

Alright goddamnit this is the last straw I’m going vegetarian once and for all. I’m hoping to be vegan by the end of the year

[@shironoame4654]

Ava G amazing! Every vegetarian saves 25 animals a year by not taking part in their cruel slaughter. I went vegetarian at the age of 12 against my friends and family’s beliefs and have been ever since. I recommend watching as many documentaries as you can to educate and motivate yourself to stick to it :D

[@wowowowzzz]

How are you doing?

[@sheidara4261]

I hope their new business become successful

[@user-mo6dt9lw7g]

They finally let the truth pierce the veil they have covered their eyes with, hardened their souls with. Love and truth found their way...

[@jerrycezar0608]

Glad you do the right thing. Thanks. All lives matter. 🐔🐖🐄

[@micheleharris2361]

Thank you so much for sharing your heart in this. Sorry for your loss - blessings on the new changes :)

[@patm5369]

It is never too late to change. I am so happy these farmers chose to be compassionate, you can't have peace inside you knowing you are harming animals. Becoming vegan is so easy, you just have to open your eyes and see what you ignored before.

[@yukimaumau2017]

This is so beautiful. You guys are awesome.Thank you so much.

[@rowyourboat5361]

you're amazing! I went vegan but I didn't earn my living by another's death. your transition is incredible and I thank you.

[@radhikasrinivasan6593]

Thank you, god bless you beautiful souls. thank you for your wonderful work

[@CampMore99]

Thank you for your bravery. Well done.

[@tylerw1976]

they're not brave, they're more like chickens themselves lmao!!!! 😂😅

[@JennyPoolton]

It's hard to watch something like this just imagining the poor animals that have already been lost. It breaks my heart to know that I am just a very small pebble in a great big pool. We all have to come together to make sure people have the right information. Good on these people to have "woken up" to a much kinder reality...

[@jacquelinejeppesen2256]

Comment for the algorithm. More people need to see this.

[@sylviewalker7560]

You both have 3 dimensional earth/animal wisdom in spades. I suspect you both will rock the mushroom business or any other niche market you endeavor to learn. Peace and blessings to your lifetime farming achievements.

[@tylerw1976]

I hope they lose the mushroom business, and it ends for them

[@maryhelenbarletti8419]

Thank you thank you for your kindness and awareness. God bless you.

[@lillithstolenscriblznbitz]

Thank yous for Changing. Hope everyone does 😍💜🐄💜🐖💜🐎💜🐔💜😍

[@anniee9112]

What a powerful and heartwarming story

[@shereemoon]

So blessed by your courage. Praying blessings upon your future goals.

[@younggrasshopper2859]

God bless any farmer. Farming on this scale is to feed more families than your own. Hard work and the profit margins aren’t always there . Feeding America is awesome 👏

[@bananian]

That's the thing. It's not even profitable for farmers. The only ones who benefit are the Big Ag ceo.

[@jnice6263]

I love this thank you so much for this I'm vegan to!

[@kanrup5199]

that's very nice to hear they did that. shows farmers can care for their animals. but don't know what it takes to change this way of life as a whole in the world. also synthetic grown meat is becoming an option some time in the future, if it's safe enough.

[@sarahhall9457]

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@hannerz777]

hurray, glad they're in my home state :)

[@m34569]

Thank you so much! 💚💚💚🌱🌱🌱🌱 Keep up the fight vegans! Eventually people will change

[@rickhastings6063]

These are good people.

[@GoVeganForTheAnimal]

Wow what a story, so hard for farmers in so deep to see the truth sometimes, but we dont need to abuse animals go vegan switch to veganic farming!!

[@tylerw1976]

no, how about switching to homesteading, not veganic farming, better for the environment

[@ErenThorne]

Thank yo, thank you and thank you! You have showed me that humans can change. That intrinsically we want to do good even if we are doing terrible things.

[@hopefulvic8502]

Slayers of meek and innocent creatures becoming benefactors of the creatures they used to send to slaughter...I don't know how they didn't see it before but I'm so happy that something led them to open their eyes and especially their hearts. Thank you

[@sashinnaidoo2219]

Now that was deep

[@toranderbeck3173]

Nice

[@mcc5295]

Amazing stuff. 🌱💚🌱

[@maryshaffer776]

I admire both of you. Perhaps you can grow produce in addition to mushrooms. I doubt that just mushrooms will bring in enough money. Perhaps just small scale organic farming? D

[@animadera6464]

Thank you for sharing your story. All living creatures have a right to live. The way big corporations systematically kill creatures is shameful, heartbreaking and unnecessary. We have been brainwashed to believe it’s ok or to look away. Thank you again ❤

[@juliewake4585]

Great news. It’s great that some farmers can do this!

[@tylerw1976]

2:08 ya whiny Baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Grow up!!!!!!!!!!

[@golfchicknyc1]

Amazing 💚

[@tylerw1976]

0:47 Nah that's you farmers who are "Plum Foolish" for switching to mushrooms!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🤮

[@tinaliveswell3370]

I just sent this video to the local rancher. Maybe he will watch it. ~ 20 year vegan

[@ryanbuzzetti6025]

💗

[@LaughingBuddha-rf4xr]

I theorize people will be forced to become vegan in the future because of food shortages, we already have industries making imitated meat out of plants. And the weather doesnt seem to be getting any better🤔

[@natashalall3553]

ur story is so much more powerful because of your journey...

[@AmusementLabs]

Follow Up Video: Former Arkansas Farmers Found Lost & Tripping Balls on Texas Border

[@katiaantonova6949]

Amazing account!!! Yes!!!

[@andersonanderson3166]

❤❤❤

[@sammiozpunk2748]

Thankyou for changing. Your soul is full of peace and love now that u have surrendered the denial that theses animals deserve to live. They are now free to live the life they deserve. Thankyou.❤️