Ben, if you see bears in the future, give them something they'd want instead of grapes. Picnic baskets.
Bears Destroyed His Vineyard—Why This Bitcoin Winemaker Is Still Bullish | Ben Justman
By Walker America
Aired Sep 21, 2026 · 1h 23m · Last boosted 15h ago
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Ben Justman is the founder of Peony Lane Wine, a Colorado winemaker, farmer, Bitcoiner, and one of the most entertaining voices in the Bitcoin space. In this episode, Walker sits down with Ben to discuss the very real story of bears destroying his vineyard’s grape crop, the harsh economics and uncertainty of small-scale farming, and why building a business around real products changes your perspective on money, risk, and time preference. Ben explains why independent farmers face far more than weather risk—from frost and wildlife to thin margins and broken incentives—and why suppor...
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