How a farmer and an ag marketer created an online marketplace dubbed “the Etsy of meat”

<p>Welcome to Episode 72 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast.</p> <p>In this episode, we introduce you to ChopLocal – an online marketplace for farmers and butcherers that has dubbed itself “the Etsy of meat.” Hear how ChopLocal co-founders Jared Achen and Katie Olthoff started their business in response to COVID-19 disruptions and an ongoing farm-to-table renaissance. </p> <p>We also chat with Demi Johnson, a behavioral health program coordinator for Iowa State Extension, about ways to identify and appropriately react to signs of worrisome stress in our friends and family members.</p> <p>Resources mentioned in this episode:</p> <ul> <li>Visit <a href="https://choplocal.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">ChopLocal.com</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.extension.iastate.edu/humansciences/MHFA" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mental Health First Aid class</a> through ISU Extension</li> <li><a href="https://www.extension.iastate.edu/humansciences/QPR" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Question. Persuade. Refer. (QPR)</a> through ISU Extension</li> <li>More <a href= "https://www.extension.iastate.edu/humansciences/mental-health-and-wellbeing" target="_blank" rel="noopener">mental health and wellbeing resources</a> through ISU Extension</li> <li>Contact Demi Johnson of ISU Extension at (515)344-4907 or <a href="mailto:demij@iastate.edu">demij@iastate.edu</a></li> <li>More farm stress resources available at <a href= "https://www.iowafarmbureau.com/Stress-Mental-Health-Resources" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">IowaFarmBureau.com/FarmStress</a> </li> </ul>