Junk Food Nation: Inside The Mega-Farms That Run America

Synopsis

American agribusiness prioritizes productivity and profitability, leading to extreme farming practices. With two million farmers operating vast industrial farms, livestock are often confined in feedlots, fattened with growth hormones, and deprived of natural diets. The Farm Machinery Show in Kentucky showcases the industry's scale, featuring million-dollar tractors and competitive tractor races. In California, massive plantations produce crops like carrots and strawberries amid a severe water crisis, raising concerns about the impact on local communities. This examination highlights the consequences of prioritizing efficiency over sustainability.