Paddock Talk takes you beyond the label to meet the people behind Australia’s meat. Hosted by Our Cow co-founders and beef farmers Bianca Tarrant and Dave McGiveron, the show shares real stories from farmers, food producers, and rural communities across the country. From outback stations to regional towns, you’ll hear raw and honest conversations about farming life, food provenance, resilience, and the future of Aussie-grown meat. Whether you care about where your food comes from, want to back local producers, or simply love a good yarn from the paddock, Paddock Talk delivers the full story — straight from the source.
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Paddock Talk takes you beyond the label to meet the people behind Australia’s meat. Hosted by Our Cow co-founders and beef farmers Bianca Tarrant and Dave McGiveron, the show shares real stories from farmers, food producers, and rural communities across the country. From outback stations to regional towns, you’ll hear raw and honest conversations about farming life, food provenance, resilience, and the future of Aussie-grown meat. Whether you care about where your food comes from, want to back local producers, or simply love a good yarn from the paddock, Paddock Talk delivers the full story — straight from the source.
Paddock Talk: Episode 9: Cracking the Code on Meat Labels - What Do They Really Mean?
Paddock Talk - The Our Cow Podcast
35 minutes
3 weeks ago
Paddock Talk: Episode 9: Cracking the Code on Meat Labels - What Do They Really Mean?
In this episode of Paddock Talk, hosts Bianca and Dave dive into one of the most confusing parts of buying meat – labels. From grass-fed and organic to carbon neutral and regenerative, they unpack the jargon, reveal the loopholes, and explain what these claims actually mean for farmers and consumers.
Bianca and Dave share the story of Our Cow’s early days, when drought forced them to finish cattle on grain, and how that experience shaped their commitment to 100% grass-fed, grass-finished beef. They discuss openly the role of feedlots, the reality behind hormone growth promoters (HGPs), and why certifications like organic can be more about “pay to play” than actual farming practices.
The conversation also addresses buzzwords like 'carbon neutral' and 'regenerative', with the pair highlighting both the good intentions and the greenwashing behind some of these labels. Their message is clear: no single certification tells the whole story. For them, it comes down to trust, transparency, and supporting farmers who care for their animals, land, and the communities they serve.
To finish, Dave shares a simple recipe from his own carnivore journey – crispy pork-crackle-crumbed chicken thighs cooked in the air fryer – a reminder that good food doesn’t need to be complicated, but it should always be honest.
Paddock Talk - The Our Cow Podcast
Paddock Talk takes you beyond the label to meet the people behind Australia’s meat. Hosted by Our Cow co-founders and beef farmers Bianca Tarrant and Dave McGiveron, the show shares real stories from farmers, food producers, and rural communities across the country. From outback stations to regional towns, you’ll hear raw and honest conversations about farming life, food provenance, resilience, and the future of Aussie-grown meat. Whether you care about where your food comes from, want to back local producers, or simply love a good yarn from the paddock, Paddock Talk delivers the full story — straight from the source.
