VCP: Ryan Cooper; Civilization collapse, local food and Bitcoin Ranch

Ryan Cooper is the founder of Bitcoin Ranch and a part of the Milkmen Farms Alliance, who is focused on the economic sustainability of small, independent food producers. He joined Vance Crowe to talk about the collapse of our economy and the challenges of trying to get ahead. Cooper discussed his transition to using Bitcoin for his farm's financial operations, highlighting its stability compared to the declining value of the U.S. dollar. He emphasized the challenges faced by American farmers, including the impact of ethanol mandates and subsidized crop insurance, which distort market conditions. Cooper also...