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The Chicken Farming Economy: A Contractor's Struggle
This chapter explores the intricate structure of the chicken farming industry, comparing it to the ride-sharing model of Uber. It highlights the challenges faced by farmers, who act as contractors with limited control over their operations and compete in a fixed income system that benefits large integrators like Tyson and Purdue. The discussion also touches on the broader implications of economic disparities and antitrust challenges within agriculture, shedding light on the middlemen who profit from the industry's complexities.