Most producers can tell you exactly what fuel mixture their tractor needs or the precise ration for their herd, yet they run their own bodies on empty. In this episode of “Your Ag Empire” podcast, registered dietitian Sheri Glazier joins Brooke Taylor to dismantle the idea that nutrition requires perfection or a Whole Foods down the street. Known as the "Dirt Road Dietitian," Glazier understands when the nearest grocery store is 30 miles away and harvest is in full swing, you need practical strategies rather than judgment.

Glazier breaks down how she is bringing high-level nutrition consulting to rural America through virtual coaching. The conversation covers why traditional "food police" tactics fail in agriculture and how to fuel your body for a 16-hour workday without giving up the foods you love. Whether you are grabbing lunch at a gas station or trying to manage cholesterol during calving season, this episode provides a realistic roadmap to getting your health back on track.

In this episode, we cover:

1. You are the most valuable asset in your operation. If you remove yourself from the equation, the farm stops, so you cannot afford to treat your body worse than your equipment.
2. Geography is no longer a barrier to specialized healthcare. Virtual coaching allows rural families to access board-certified nutritionists without driving into the city or losing half a day of work.
3. Perfection is the enemy of progress. You do not have to eat "cardboard and bark" to be healthy; you just need to learn how to navigate real-world choices like gas station lunches or fast food.
4. Farmers are endurance athletes who play a game that lasts 16 hours a day. You cannot perform at a high level or make million-dollar decisions with a foggy brain caused by poor fueling.
5. Insurance often covers nutrition services. Many producers are unaware that their existing health plans may fully cover preventative dietary counseling, making it accessible regardless of the market cycle.

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