The "Food Barons" Jacking Up Your Grocery Bill with Austin Frerick
Factually! with Adam Conover
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Impact of Agricultural Practices on the Food System
The chapter explores the effects of agricultural practices on the food system, including how concentrated markets lead to higher prices and lower quality products for consumers. It discusses the influence of government policies like the farm bill on food production, highlighting the historical trend of subsidizing grains over produce and its impact on domestic vegetable production. The conversation also touches on the shift towards specialization in regional food production, changes in crop cultivation locations, and the challenges associated with water distribution and control by wealthy individuals in regions like California.
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