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Factory Farming: Bad for People, Planet and Economy
2013-11-19 23:30:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
EcoWatch: Factory farms, where large numbers of livestock are raised indoors in conditions intended to maximize production at minimal cost, affect all of us. Huge meat companies have steadily driven down the prices farmers receive for the livestock they raise, forcing farmers to get big or get out. Small farms have been replaced by factory farms that pollute nearby air and water, undermine rural economies and reduce the quality of life for neighbors.
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