USDA Stifling Our Food Supply | Joel Salatin

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Joel Salatin argues that the USDA is stifling our food supply. He declares that we need a "food emancipation proclamation" to free local gardeners and small farmers, who are currently hobbled by a corrupt and over-regulated food system that prioritizes quantity over health or quality. He believes consumers are misled by the illusion of choice in supermarkets, where true competition is suppressed. According to Salatin, regulatory agencies, including the USDA, are captives of big Ag and have have failed, and that historical decisions have led to a dangerous dependence on chemical fertilizers instead of biological methods. He advocates for a new economic metric that distinguishes between positive and negative impacts on national wealth and supports eliminating crop subsidies to level the playing field for diverse crops. Salatin stresses that integrated farming systems, which embrace holistic and sustainable practices, offer a more efficient and environmentally sound approach to food production.