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U.S. livestock and poultry markets are some of the most concentrated in the world. Just four companies control 83 percent of the beef production, four control 66 percent of pork production, and another four control 58 percent of poultry production. You know the companies: Tyson, Cargill, Swift/JBS, Smithfield, Pilgrim's Pride.

In this special episode of Radio Sustain we look at the effects of corporate concentration in meat and poultry markets on U.S. farmers and ranchers, and how the newly proposed USDA rules might change the rules of the game.

China faces the challenge of feeding 22 percent of the world's population on 9 percent of its arable land. What does this really mean for China's farmers, the environment and the world? And what can we learn from China's experience as we grapple with challenges of development, environment and hunger?

IATP President Jim Harkness explains what IATP does, who IATP is, and why you should support our work. Donate at http://www.iatp.org/donate Music by Chatham County Line