Sunday, February 7, 2010

Chapter 6

What are some problems being faced by cattle ranchers?

Some problems are that major corporations are forcing them out. They are making farmers seem bad and unhealthy so no one will want to get things from them. Cattle Ranchers are being looked down upon because of these corporations. Cattle Ranchers are facing huge economic problems because these corporations are forcing them to have less business which means less money. Many of these cattle ranchers need to take on second jobs to make enough money to support their families.

What are "captive supplies" of cattle?

Captive supplies of cattle is cattle bought by one company and raised by that company, then when cattle start to rise the meat packers come to buy it and then the prices slowly go down. The original owner never reveals how much they paid for the cattle in the beginning.

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