![]() Changes are occurring and making progress toward transparency, and I think they’re for the better, but living in the past isn’t always for the better.Ĭhris Leonard, former Associated Press agribusiness reporter, released a book, “ The Meat Racket: The Secret Takeover of America’s Food Business”, that takes a look at the impact the largest four packers have on the meat industry and how that consolidation has affected farmers and ranchers. I’ve shared information about these conversations in the past, including the “ glass walls project” with a transparent look at the process of animal slaughter and even other nostalgic looks at the industry with the book Gaining Ground. This time it’s another book with a critical eye on the meat and poultry industries in the United States. Earlier this month, the efforts continued to look at food and meat production with a nostalgic yearning for yesterday. ![]()
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