487: Life (And Health) After Lucky Charms And TV Dinners
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Profit Over Principles: The Farmer's Dilemma
Farming faces economic challenges, leading many farmers to prioritize profit through quicker growth cycles for livestock. Raising animals without hormones or modern agricultural practices often means longer cycles, which can jeopardize their financial stability. Traditional heritage breeds, while potentially healthier, grow slower than modern breeds. Farmers may resort to unhealthy practices, unaware that these methods may not be beneficial for animal welfare or consumer health. Economic pressures and ingrained practices can lead farmers to make choices based more on survival than on best practices for sustainability or farming ethics.
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