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Farmer Joel Salatin Thinks We Should Eliminate the USDA. Then What?

One Bite is Everything
One Bite is Everything
Episode • Nov 21, 2024 • 54m

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Topics Covered:

  • Why Joel Salatin believes the USDA is unnecessary
  • How a transparent, consumer-driven food system might work
  • The role of small-scale farmers in reshaping the agricultural industry
  • The challenges and opportunities in eliminating government oversight

Key Takeaways:

  • Joel Salatin envisions a future where consumers, not bureaucrats, vet and regulate food producers.
  • Eliminating the USDA could create space for innovation and local entrepreneurship but raises serious questions about trust and access.
  • Small farms could thrive if regulatory hurdles were minimized, but only if consumers increase their food-sourcing engagement.

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  • Learn more about Joel Salatin’s work at Polyface Farms.
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