No longer just a parlor game, Monopoly is whatâs for dinner. Practically every commodity and every step in producing our familiesâ most essential consumer purchase is in the tight grip of four or fewer global conglomerates:
Four chemical giants control more than two-thirds of the world market for commercial seeds. Tyson Foods and three other meatpackers control 60 percent of the United Statesâ poultry market, while just three global packers control 85 percent of the U.S. beef market and 71 percent of the pork market. Four multinational grain trading powers control 90 percent of all grain (corn, wheat, rice, etc.) marketed in the world.Â
Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations
Sun Aug 10 2008 at 21:17:29 As a general principle, the concentration of humans or animals in proximity enhances potential transmission of microorganisms among members of the group. It also creates greater potential for infecting surrounding life forms, even those of different species. The conditions created also may be a breeding ground for new, more infectious, or more resistant microorganisms. (Gilchrist 2006)
Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations, or (CAFOs), also called confined animal feeding operation, are large farms with massive amounts of swine, cattle, hogs, or other animals. The high density of stock is where the name comes from. Although they re very economical, recent studies have shown that CAFOs have increased the risk of Nipah virus infections and Avian influenza not only infecting animal populations, but also causing zoonosis, diseases being transferred to humans from animals. The rural and agricultural community has cha
Wild Rose Dairy permit renewed, expansion approved WILD ROSE DAIRY has applied to the DNR for a renewal of their WPDES permit, which has been expired since 2015. They are also seeking approval of their plans to expand the number of animal units at the facility over the next two years.
LA FARGE - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) announced on Wednesday, Dec. 30, that they have reissued the five-year permit for the Wild Rose Dairy, and approved the dairy CAFO’s expansion plans.
The dairy, located in rural LaFarge has experienced two manure spills into Otter Creek in 2017 and in 2019 for which they have yet to be penalized.