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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.

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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.

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Bill Gates is the largest owner of ranches and farmland, raising questions about the trend of big companies buying up farmland. This is seen as a form of fascism, now being promoted as Build Back Better or The Great Reset.

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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.

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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.

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Koch Industries is often considered the largest private company globally, employing over 120,000 people and generating $125 billion annually. Founded by Fred Koch, who initially set up oil refineries in the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany, the company evolved significantly under his sons, Charles and David. They shifted Koch Industries towards political causes, particularly libertarianism, and later aligned with Republican initiatives. Family tensions led to a power struggle, with Charles and David ultimately consolidating control. Today, Koch Industries operates in various sectors, including oil, chemicals, and consumer goods, often using subsidiary companies to mask its brand. The Koch brothers have also been involved in exploiting tax loopholes and funding political agendas. Following David's death in 2019, Charles remains at the helm, continuing the family's influential legacy in business and politics.

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The majority of companies on the S&P 500 have State Street, BlackRock, or Vanguard as their largest shareholders. BlackRock, with a worth of $10 trillion, is only surpassed by the GDPs of the US and China. Their influence extends to defense contracts, as seen with Raytheon. This pattern is also evident in Hollywood and the pharmaceutical industry, where these companies essentially hold a monopoly. Their control is so significant that they can remove boards and replace CEOs. However, they argue that having a 50% market share does not violate monopoly laws.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Microsoft founder Bill Gates is the largest private owner of American farmland, with over 275,000 acres in 19 states. John Boyd Jr. says Gates’ land purchases are greed that runs America’s family farm off family land, noting, 'What farmer do you know that can pay that kind of money per acre' as prices reach '$1,520,000 dollars acre.' He argues Gates doesn't help communities and wants to reshape the food industry the way seeds were changed, 'and now he wants to to do that with beef,' opposing 'fake meat' and urging support for 'America's farmers.' He cites China buying farmland, saying, 'The Chinese own, the biggest pork processing plant,' and complains of 'no oversight from this administration.' Boyd urges Americans to 'start growing small plots of food in their backyard' and says, 'it just takes a few acres, and you can have your own food supply.'

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State Street, BlackRock, and Vanguard are the largest shareholders in 88% of companies on the S&P 500. BlackRock alone is worth $10 trillion, which is more than the GDP of all but two countries. Their influence extends to defense contracts, as seen with Raytheon. This pattern repeats in Hollywood and the pharmaceutical industry, where these companies essentially have a monopoly. They have immense control, being able to fire boards and replace CEOs. This raises concerns about monopoly laws, as even a 50% market share is considered a monopoly.

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Greeley, Colorado, is near a JBS USA slaughterhouse that kills up to 5,400 cows daily, totaling nearly 2,000,000 annually, and is surrounded by CAFOs. JBS, the largest animal protein company, has been linked to corruption scandals. In Brazil, JBS executives admitted to paying over $150,000,000 in bribes to over 1,800 politicians, including two presidents, to secure loans, dodge fines, and fuel expansion. In the US, JBS faced fines for price fixing, endangering workers during COVID-19, and polluting air and water near rural communities. The current food system involves corruption, collapse, and public dependence on a private empire. An animal-free, transparent, and just system is possible. Rethink food, power, and Greeley.

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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.

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The US has twice as many toxic chemicals in the same products compared to other high-income countries. For example, US Quaker Oats, Mountain Dew, Heinz ketchup, and Doritos contain ingredients like high fructose corn syrup, yellow 5, brominated vegetable oil, and artificial colors, which are absent in their UK counterparts. The reason for this is that the same shareholders own the food and healthcare industries. Top shareholders of companies like Pepsi and Kellogg's also have major stakes in the healthcare industry. This creates a system where the population is poisoned through food, leading to increased healthcare needs and financial dependence, especially since the US spends the most on healthcare without universal coverage. These same entities also own major media outlets like Sony, Disney, CNN, Comcast, PBS, and Fox, enabling further manipulation of consumer behavior.

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A few mega corporations control various industries worldwide, with institutional investors holding the majority of shares. These investors are the same across different sectors, from food and technology to travel and mining. They own major companies like PepsiCo, Coca Cola, Facebook, Alphabet, and more. The power of these investors extends to raw materials, manufacturing, and even payment methods. This small group influences every aspect of our lives, from the products we use to the services we rely on.

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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.

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The speaker asserts that several well-known food chains have been bought by private equity firms. Specifically, Subways, Jimmy John’s, Dave’s Hot Chicken, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’s, and other chains on screen are owned by private equity. The firms named as owners are Roark Capital, Flynn Restaurant Group, Yum Brands, Darden, and Restaurant Brands International. The speaker claims that private equity has been consolidating restaurants to cut labor, install their own operators, extract fees, and maximize profits. This is described as the tip of the iceberg and as an example of how private equity hijacks brands Americans love and turns them into profit centers devoid of values. The conclusion offered is that next time you eat out, you should try going local and see who owns the place.

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The Cargill Macmillan dynasty, with an estimated worth of $60.6 billion, avoids publicity despite their immense wealth, which exceeds the GDP of over 100 countries. Unlike more public billionaires, the Cargill heirs maintain a low profile while controlling a vast global empire. Founded in 1865, Cargill Incorporated is the largest privately held company in the United States by revenue. The company reported $160 billion in revenue for the fiscal year 2024, a decrease from $177 billion the previous year.

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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.

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Cargill's role in global dynamics deepened over time, involving the company in international conflicts and aligning it with geopolitical powers. This made Cargill a key player in global negotiations. When the global pandemic erupted in 2020, world leaders were concerned about global food security. US President Donald Trump turned to Cargill for reassurance.

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The largest pork producer in the US is Chinese-owned, leading to negative impacts on small farms. The hog industry has seen a drastic decline in independent producers due to vertical integration. Smithfield Farms, the top pork producer, is Chinese-owned, raising concerns for consumers. While reversing the hog industry's consolidation may be challenging, efforts can be made to prevent similar issues in the cattle industry.

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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.

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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.

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The podcast explores the homogenization of restaurant food across America, suggesting that many establishments serve the same mediocre fare due to a handful of dominant food distributors, particularly Cisco. The host begins by testing the hypothesis that identical dishes can be found at different restaurants, questioning whether consumers are trapped in a cycle of eating the same mass-produced food nationwide. The podcast features an interview with Ellen Walsh Roseman, a restaurant owner who prioritizes sourcing local ingredients and making food from scratch, contrasting this approach with the practices of large distributors. Austin Feric, author of "Barons," explains how Cisco became a national powerhouse by acquiring numerous companies and offering restaurants a one-stop shop for all their needs. This consolidation has led to a decline in regional variety and a reliance on mass-produced, often frozen, foods. Cisco's business model involves sourcing ingredients from large-scale producers, sometimes with exploitative labor practices, and lobbying to deregulate the trucking industry, further squeezing workers. The podcast highlights concerns about the quality of ingredients, the use of fillers like soy protein, and the lack of transparency in the food supply chain. The hosts discuss the challenges faced by restaurant owners and local distributors in competing with Cisco, which has the power to raise prices and dictate terms. They suggest consumers demand higher-quality, locally sourced food by visiting butchers, bakeries, farmers markets, and fruit stands. The podcast concludes with a test of the initial hypothesis, with the hosts ordering jalapeno poppers, fried pickles, and funnel cake fries from different states and finding that many of the dishes tasted remarkably similar, reinforcing the idea that regional variety is disappearing and that consumers are increasingly eating the same mass-produced food.