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EPISODE · Dec 12, 2024 · 21 MIN

Chickenizing Farms and Food: How Industrial Meat Production Endangers Workers, Animals, and Consumers

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This Book explores the industrialization of animal agriculture, focusing on poultry production's transformation from small-scale farming to large-scale factory farming. The author examines the historical development of this process, highlighting the roles of technological advancements, economic incentives, and government policies. Significant attention is given to the resulting consequences, including environmental damage from waste disposal, worker exploitation, and compromised food safety. The text critically assesses the sustainability of this model and proposes reforms to improve worker safety, environmental protection, and food security. It contrasts the industrial model with alternative agricultural approaches, analyzing their relative merits and challenges.You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:https://linktr.ee/book_shelterGet the Book now from Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Chickenizing-Farms-Food-Industrial-Production/dp/1421420309?&linkCode=ll1&tag=cvthunderx-20&linkId=be9a7d6d5f1989a07f5a794bf04142ba&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tlProduced by Podcai Studio:https://www.podcaistudio.com/

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