Inside the Conventional Chicken Industry with Esther Sprott
Chews Wisely
Navigating Financial Struggles and Power Dynamics in the Chicken Industry
This chapter delves into the financial struggles and power dynamics faced by contract farmers in the chicken industry. It explores the emotional toll of losing contracts, the strategies used by integrators in the industry, and the discovery of a 'contract farmer's bill of rights' with limited protections. The conversation sheds light on how farmers can end up in debt, feeling trapped in a cycle of labor, and the costly upgrades required to comply with industry standards.
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