The National Farmers Union’s vice president says bringing awareness about consolidation and monopolies in the food chain is a major issue they are focusing on right now. Patty Edelburg says, “The way it’s affecting agriculture, it’s huge. And, the fact that the pandemic brought so much of this out and brought it to light, it’s the perfect time right now to really start emphasizing antitrust.”
Edelburg tells Brownfield the pandemic, cybersecurity breaches, and natural disasters have shown the need to improve local and regional food production and get away from relying on a handful of companies. She is encouraged by some of the legislation that has been introduced in Congress.
