Ep. 74: Veterans, Farming and Finding Peace w/ Marvin Frink

👉🏽 Before you do anything else — check out the site below!🎙️ The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BlackSmokeBarbecue🔥 Welcome to another powerful episode of The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast – where food, farming, and purpose intersect. 🔥

This week, host Brandon is joined by a panel of passionate barbecue enthusiasts for a heartfelt conversation with Marvin Frink, founder of Briarwood Cattle Farms. From serving in the military to cultivating the land, Marvin shares his inspiring journey and how agritherapy—farming as a form of healing—became his mission to help others, especially veterans.🌾 In This Episode:Marvin’s transition from the military to farming, and how the land became a space of healingThe concept of agritherapy and its powerful mental health benefitsA look into daily life at Briarwood Cattle FarmsThe impact of community events like the Day of HealingWhy local farming is essential for food securityAn eye-opening breakdown of the economics of barbecue and the real cost of meat productionThe need for transparency in the food industryMarvin’s mission to mentor and inspire the next generation of farmers🌱 This episode goes beyond barbecue—it’s about building community, honoring tradition, and creating pathways for healing and growth through food and farming.🎧 Tune in for a raw, educational, and motivating conversation that will change how you view your plate and the people behind it.👉 Like, comment, and subscribe for more powerful stories from the smoke and the soil.#BlackSmokeBBQ #BriarwoodCattleFarms #Agritherapy #VeteransInFarming #BBQPodcast #BarbecueEconomics #FoodSecurity #DayOfHealing #LocalFarmingMatters #MentorshipInAgriculture #TransparencyInFood #BlackFarmersMatter #BBQCulture

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast

02:58 The Joy of Cooking and Barbecue Culture

05:55 Introducing Marvin Frink and Briarwood Cattle Farms

08:54 The Impact of Agri-Therapy on Mental Health

11:54 Business Ventures: From Beef to Coffee

14:41 The Importance of Knowing Your Food Source

17:38 The Role of Farming in Mental Health

20:25 Closing Thoughts and Future Endeavors

23:50 The Therapeutic Nature of Barbecue

24:54 Creating a Space for Healing

27:21 Expanding the Day of Healing

29:44 A Day in the Life at Briarwood Cattle Farms

33:28 Understanding Custom Meat Orders

41:54 Food as National Security

48:45 The Importance of Food Safety Education

50:15 The Importance of Professionalism in Food Handling

54:32 Mentorship and Resources in Agriculture

59:16 Understanding the Economics of Meat Production

01:00:50 Briarwood Farms: A Model for Community and Education

01:05:18 Invitation to Collaborate and Educate