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Smithfield Foods built a slaughterhouse in North Carolina capable of processing 30,000 pigs daily. Wendell Murphy, a state senator, passed 28 laws making it illegal to sue factory farms and partnered with Smithfield to create warehouses called Murphy 1100 to raise pigs. This dropped pork prices from 60¢ to 2¢ a pound, putting 28,000 independent hog farmers out of business. Farmers who signed contracts with Smithfield mortgaged their homes to build hog sheds and lost control, becoming "surfs" on their own land. Smithfield dictated farming practices and controlled 80% of hog production in North Carolina. Iowa adopted the same system, leading Smithfield to control 80% of US hog production. Smithfield then sold itself to China. This industrial agriculture threatens American democracy by taking control of landscapes and undermining independent family farms.

525 hogs were given a live mRNA vaccine, resulting in 25 deaths, 55 near-death anorexic cases, lameness in 20, loss of condition in 12, and near-death symptoms in 25 more. Autopsies revealed remnants of the vaccine in the meat. This poses risks for consumers and producers, affecting both health and business. The concern is the presence of live virus in meat for consumption and the impact on animal health and business sustainability. Share thoughts in the comments and spread awareness. Support local and American products.

Bill Gates and his foundation are advocating for a specific type of agriculture that excludes animal-based proteins and small farms. This is leading to the consolidation of farms into large corporate mega farms, displacing small and medium-sized farms. Similar trends are happening in China, where small family farms are being replaced by government-controlled mega farms. The global agenda to target farmers is part of a larger plan to implement the same policies worldwide. This consolidation of agriculture and food supply is concerning because it can lead to food shortages and higher prices. The ultimate goal seems to be control over the food supply, as controlling food means controlling the people.

Smithfield is owned by the Chinese, therefore land owned by Smithfield is Chinese owned land. Pastures and cows on this land are Chinese owned. The speaker indicates that the Chinese are buying up land.

The speaker asserts that the consolidation of the meat processing business, enabled by the government, has negatively impacted the national economic health. They claim that two foreign government-controlled companies acquired major players in the industry. One is controlled by the Chinese, who bought Smithfield, and the other is a Brazilian company. According to the speaker, 85% of the industry is now controlled by four companies, dictating market conditions. They express concern that the government allowed over 50% of beef processing to be controlled by foreign entities, which they believe compromises food source security, especially given the current geopolitical climate. They question why a potential adversary would control 25% of US meat processing.

One company, 100% Chinese-owned, produces 60% of US pork. Four companies control over 80% of the US meat industry. The US food supply allows over 10,000 additives. 99% of chickens, 95% of hogs, and 78% of cattle in the US are raised in confinement. 80% of antibiotics consumed in the US are fed to animals; in 2016, 18.4 million pounds of antibiotics were sold for livestock. Suicide rates amongst farmers are higher than any other profession, including veterans.

We lost 500,000 farms and 125,000,000 acres of farmland in the US last year. Local ranchers and producers need support. Buy American. Buy Local.

I'm in Sherwood, Connecticut, discussing why entities like Gates and China are buying up American farmland. My experience with factory farms highlights this issue. For 20 years, I sued large producers like Smithfield Foods, which built a massive slaughterhouse in North Carolina. Partnering with a state senator, they passed laws making it illegal to sue factory farms. This led to the demise of 28,000 independent hog farmers, replaced by a few large factories controlled by Smithfield. They dictate farming practices, leaving farmers with no control. As a result, Smithfield now controls 80% of hog production in North Carolina and sold itself to China, threatening the vision of American democracy rooted in independent family farms. This industrial agriculture not only compromises food quality but also undermines our landscapes and democracy.

Last year, the United States lost over 500,000 farms and more than 125 million acres of farmland. Local ranchers and producers need support now more than ever. It's important to buy American and buy local.

The speaker says the cattle industry has changed dramatically due to government allowance of meat processing consolidation. Four giant companies consolidated, which has a detrimental effect on national economic health. The government allowed two giant companies controlled by foreign governments to acquire US companies. One is controlled by the Chinese, who bought Smithfield, and the other is a Brazilian company. Four companies now control 85% of the industry and dictate who gets what, where, and when. The speaker claims the government has allowed over 50% of beef processing to be controlled by countries outside of the US. The speaker questions why the US would want an antagonist controlling 25% of its meat processing, citing food source security and the geopolitical situation.

I'm here to address why figures like Gates and China are acquiring farmland. I spent 20 years involved with factory farms and saw firsthand how Smithfield Foods transformed North Carolina's pork industry. Smithfield built a massive slaughterhouse and partnered with a state senator who made it nearly impossible to sue factory farms. They then introduced warehouse-style pig farming, driving pork prices down and forcing 28,000 independent hog farmers out of business, replacing them with 2,200 factories. Farmers who remained became controlled by Smithfield, losing autonomy over their land and practices. This model spread to Iowa, and eventually, Smithfield sold itself to China, giving them control over a large portion of American hog production. This shift undermines the vision of a democracy rooted in independent family farms and poses a significant threat to our democracy by consolidating control of our landscapes.

JBS and National Beef, controlling 85% of the US beef market, are owned by Brazil. Brazil also owns Cargill's Pork Production, the second-largest pork producer in the US. Smithfield Meats, owned by China, is the number one pork producer in the US. This is alarming to the US public.

Cargill is the largest privately owned company in America, with revenue exceeding the combined revenue of the third, fourth, and fifth largest companies. They profit from almost every food purchase due to a century of consolidating and acquiring other companies. Cargill's power has suppressed wages, weakened worker power, pushed family farms to near extinction, and manipulated consumer prices. The company once had an intelligence operation larger than the CIA. Cargill is planning to acquire a chicken empire, which will further expand their reach.

I'm at Sherwood Island in Connecticut, discussing the issue of farmland ownership by Gates and China. My experience in factory farming, particularly with Smithfield Foods in North Carolina, illustrates this problem. Smithfield built a massive slaughterhouse and partnered with Wendell Murphy, who passed laws making it illegal to sue factory farms. This led to the closure of 28,000 independent hog farmers, replaced by 2,100 factory farms controlled by Smithfield. Farmers who contracted with Smithfield lost control over their operations, becoming dependent on the company. As a result, Smithfield now controls 80% of hog production in North Carolina and expanded this model nationwide before selling to China. This shift undermines the vision of independent family farms and poses a significant threat to American democracy and our agricultural landscape.

I'm here to discuss why companies like Gates and China are buying up farmland. I spent years suing factory farms, including Smithfield Foods, the largest pork producer. Smithfield came to North Carolina and, with a partner, created large-scale hog warehouses, dropping pork prices from 60¢ to 2¢ a pound. This put 28,000 independent hog farmers out of business, replaced by 2,200 factories controlled by or contracted to Smithfield. Farmers became like serfs on their own land, losing control over their practices. Smithfield dictated everything. Because of the price drop in North Carolina, Iowa had to adopt the same system. Eventually Smithfield controlled 80% of US hog production and then sold itself to China. Now China owns a large part of our hog production, threatening Thomas Jefferson's vision of a democracy rooted in independent family farms. This industrial agriculture gives us substandard food and threatens American democracy.

The cattle industry has changed due to meat processing consolidation by 4 giant companies, two of which are controlled by foreign governments (China and Brazil). This raises concerns about national security and control over our food source. It is alarming that countries outside the US have significant influence over our meat processing, posing a risk to our geopolitical situation.

This transcript covers the rise and disruption of a beef brand and the broader industry context. It begins with claims that Tanacarata beef went viral for finishing beef on carrots, presenting it as a sustainable alternative to conventional feedlot methods. The company reportedly published testing results claiming they go through a remarkable 1,000,000 pounds per day, with the assertion that none of that is metabolized into sugar because cows are ruminant animals. Customers supposedly loved the taste, and Santa Clarita marketed it as premium. However, these developments allegedly collapsed after the industrial food system learned of the approach. Speaker 1, Justin Pettit, identifies himself as the founder of Santa Croda Beef and provides an update on ongoing issues. He says that a few years prior, their company caught a large meat processor mixing foreign beef with theirs, resulting in millions of dollars in losses. He states that they have opened up a lawsuit about a year ago and have attempted mediation, but the opposing party has no intention of settling and aims to put Santa Croda Beef out of business. The discussion then situates these events within a broader pattern of consolidation in the food system, particularly in the beef industry, where “the big four” control nearly 85% of the market. The speaker advocates for breaking up corporate consolidation through a localized farmers market app that enables direct shopping from sustainable cattle ranchers, especially for listeners in the California area. The message emphasizes supporting smaller producers. In closing, the transcript urges listeners to show support for Santa Clara (Santa Clarita) and highlights that they are “doing things the right way” and “definitely need your support right now.” The overall narrative combines a story of a novel beef finishing method and its alleged backlash with a personal account of legal action against a large processor, framed within a call for local, direct-from-ranch commerce to counter market consolidation.

In November, the EPA will vote on a bill to add costly water treatment programs to butcher shops, impacting local producers. This move limits consumer choice and favors big packers. The cost is high for small businesses, potentially restricting access to locally sourced meat. The shift may push consumers towards larger corporations controlling most of the industry. Share your thoughts and remember to support American and local businesses.

It's challenging to change the cattle industry's reliance on antibiotics and vaccines. Some beef labeled as "product of the USA" may not have originated there. The debate over beef's healthiness continues, with concerns about how cattle are raised. Bug protein and lab-grown meat are emerging alternatives. Only four major companies dominate beef production in the US, leading to a lack of local butchers. The art of butchering is fading, making it difficult to find quality meat cutters.

The cattle industry has changed due to meat processing consolidation by 4 giant companies, two of which are controlled by foreign governments (China and Brazil). This raises concerns about national security and control over our food source. It is alarming that over 85% of the industry is now controlled by these companies, impacting who gets what, where, and when. Allowing foreign control of such a vital industry poses risks to our economic and geopolitical stability.

I'm in Sherwood, Connecticut, discussing concerns about Gates and China buying up American farmland. My experience with factory farms in North Carolina highlights this issue. Smithfield Foods, the largest pork producer, partnered with a state senator to pass laws that made it illegal to sue factory farms. They drastically reduced pork prices, driving out 28,000 independent farmers. Those who remained had to sign contracts with Smithfield, losing control over their operations. This model spread to Iowa, giving Smithfield control over 80% of U.S. hog production, which is now owned by China. This shift threatens the vision of American democracy rooted in independent family farms, as industrial agriculture compromises food quality and landscapes. If you support my presidential campaign, visit kennedy24.com to donate.

There is a concerning connection between Monsanto and regulatory bodies, with Justice Clarence Thomas being a former Monsanto attorney. He wrote the majority opinion in a case that allowed companies to prevent farmers from saving their own seed. Monsanto had close ties to both the Bush and Clinton administrations. Over the past 25 years, our government has been dominated by the industries it was meant to regulate. The issue lies in the interests these regulators choose to represent. This centralized power is being used against farmers, workers, and consumers who are kept in the dark about their food.

BlackRock owns the four meat packers in the country, who are keeping meat prices high and cow prices low, hurting both farmers and consumers due to their monopoly. BlackRock also owns all the pharmaceutical companies. The speaker suggests initiating antitrust suits against the meat packers and regulating pharmaceutical companies to prevent cartel-like behavior.