The Meat Racket
Book • 2014
The Meat Racket by Christopher Leonard provides an in-depth look at how a handful of companies, notably Tyson Foods, have dominated the U.S.
meat industry through vertical integration and contract farming.
This system has led to the decline of independent farms and increased prices for consumers while reducing payments to farmers.
The book also explores how political influence has hindered reform efforts.
meat industry through vertical integration and contract farming.
This system has led to the decline of independent farms and increased prices for consumers while reducing payments to farmers.
The book also explores how political influence has hindered reform efforts.
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Recommended by Leah Garcés as a book that educated her on the contract farming system for chicken farmers.
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