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factory farming

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factory farming
a system for producing eggs, meat, and milk quickly and cheaply by keeping animals in small closed areas and giving them food which makes them grow quickly. They've launched a campaign against the abuses of factory farming.
See also: factory, farm

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This book delves deep into the ethical dilemmas surrounding current food production and consumption--the fact that corporate conglomerates control the seed supply, the dangers of factory farming, the nutritional loss caused by pasteurization and irradiation.
And factory farming keeps the cost of pork, chicken, and eggs low.
As factory farming practices continue to be adopted by farmers, the need for responsible stewardship and sound environmental practices continue to grow.
 
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