Episode 175 - Agricultural Barons: Candid Conversation with Austin Frerick Part 2

We are back with part two of our two-part episode with Austin Frerick. Today, we are continuing our candid conversation on systemic issues within the agriculture industry and how these issues impact small farmers and consumers. Together, we are discussing the monopoly of markets, the illusion of choices for consumers, the impact of agricultural policies, social media’s role in the food narrative, and the importance of community and sustainability in agriculture.  Austin Frerick is an expert on agricultural and antitrust policy. He worked at the Open Markets Institute, the U.S. Department of Treasury, and the Congressional Research Service before becoming a Fellow at Yale University. He is a 7th generation Iowan and 1st generation college graduate, with degrees from Grinnell College and the University of Wisconsin, Madison.  If you haven’t listened to part one, be sure to go listen to the eye-opening insights Austin shared in episode 174.   Resources & Links: Check out Barons: Money, Power, and the Corruption of America’s Food Industry Check out The Milkweed dairy publication, mentioned in part one Our sponsor, Peacock Technology   Connect with Austin: Email Austin at [email protected] Follow him on Instagram: @AustinFrerick Follow him on X/Twitter @AustinFrerick Follow him on Facebook  Check out his website   Connect with Valene & Katharine: Follow us on Instagram @millennial_ag Check out our website Email us at [email protected] Follow us on X/Twitter @millennial_ag   Make sure to hit subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode!