Democratic presidential candidates Al Gore and Bill Bradley both called for its repeal during a televised debate in Iowa. In many cases, the new merged grain giant owns both grain elevators in a town, totally eliminating competition. But prices for pork in the supermarket were breaking records. Consumers never benefited from the low prices paid the farmers. It is a way of life.
Family farmers have a passion for preserving the environment, producing a high quality, safe food.
You don't see that with industrial agribusiness. They care only about the bottom line.