4 corporations dominate the U.S. meatpacking industry.

In 1977, they owned just 25% of the market.

Today, they control 85%.

Meanwhile, cattle ranchers used to receive 62 cents for every consumer dollar spent on beef.

Now, they receive just 37 cents.

@rbreich I shop at a local grocery coop that carries locally raised and produced meat, dairy, eggs, and produce. Not everything I buy is produced locally, but we definitely have local foods. Check your area for CSAs, farmer's markets, and grocery coops.