Auburn University – Organization for Competitive Markets

The New Meat Monopoly: How Consolidation Affects the ANIMAL

Mike Callicrate — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 20:38:52 +0000

A generation ago, the business of raising animals for food in America looked much like it had at the Founding – family farms, open and competitive markets, high standards, and a self sustaining national economy. Today, vast corporations rule almost every corner of the animal agriculture landscape, and these giants are increasingly controlled from foreign capitals. Some economists argue in favor of this new order of things, mainly claiming it is more “efficient.” But there’s also growing evidence Read More ...

Alternative Food Systems discussions rarely occur in Corporate Controlled Land Grant Universities

Mike Callicrate — Thu, 29 Aug 2013 17:45:36 +0000

In my experience in talking with students and groups of people outside the university is it that they are very eager to have meaningful give and take discussions on alternative food systems … that discussion rarely occurs in a Land Grant University setting. The Land Grant system was created 151 years ago intended for teaching, research and outreach and service for the middle class, for common people for working class … it had public interest orientation and was Read More ...