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Minnesota
is well known for its scenic family farms, animals
leisurely
roaming fields, and
a high quality of life. Food production relied on literally thousands of small
entrepreneurs who together worked in a balance that provided quality food and
personal accountability for animals’ well being. Farmers often cared for their
animals as their own and took pride in their well being.
Now
this type of farm is becoming but a memory when it comes to
today’s agribusiness and animal production. Factory farms are proliferating around the
state and a handful of very large corporations dominate animal processing.
The use, abuse, &
exploitation of animals is a major problem that
needs the publics responsible
attention. Meanwhile, many farm animals suffer...
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