After recently reading the 2018 book by Camas Davis called KILLING IT - AN EDUCATION, coupled with recent shifts in culture, environment and now the economy, I’m optimistic that a resurgence of whole animal butchery from local and regional farms will begin to supplement our meat cravings.

As we look ahead to 2023, one thing is clear: the need for human connection will only continue to grow. In a world that is increasingly digitized and automated, it's easy to feel disconnected and isolated. But the truth is that we are social creatures at heart, and we need meaningful interactions with others to thrive.

Back in 2014, I helped guide a company’s rebranding to focus on “real human connections.” We could see the signals that would inform this direction including the rebirth of physical independent bookstores, increasing vinyl record sales, and the like. Humans are social animals and crave physical connections.