In Texas, ex-vegan restaurateurs put MAHA's vision for farming to the test

Testing MAHA's Vision for Farming in Texas

A former vegan chef, Ryland Engelhart, is working to execute MAHA's dream of a utopian future based on small-scale, family-owned farms in Texas.

At his 200-acre property, Sovereignty Ranch, in central Texas, Engelhart is putting this vision to the test. He describes himself and his family as "spiritual seekers" who explore different traditions.

"The heart is the vessel in which we receive messages,"

Engelhart says, referencing a large, wooden heart he carved with the words "be love".

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Author's summary: Ex-vegan chef tests MAHA's farming vision.

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STAT STAT — 2025-10-16

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