Guest guest Posted September 30, 2006 Report Share Posted September 30, 2006 A FOOD CHAIN RELEASE FROM METROFARM.COM Smithfield wants to buy Premium Standard Farms. If approved, Smithfield will have 1.1 million pigs, which is nearly one-third of the nation’s slaughter capacity. This leads one to ask, “Is bigger better?” This Saturday at 9AM Pacific, the Food Chain with Michael Olson hosts former Oklahoma State Senator Paul Muegge and a representative from the National Pork Producers Council for a conversation about the efficacy of concentration. Log on www.metrofarm.com to listen on your radio, computer or IPOD. Topics include why 250,000 hog farms have disappeared during the past 16 years; what impact this concentration has on the economy of the heartland; and whether concentration will provide for a more secure food chain. Question of the Week: Is bigger better? "Get off your ass and take your government back." ~Rocky Ward Want to be your own boss? Learn how on Small Business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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