Fairness for Small-Scale Farmers and Ranchers Act
This act aims to increase competition in the food and agriculture industry, potentially leading to better prices for farmers and more choices for consumers. It imposes a temporary halt on large mergers in the food and agriculture sector and mandates a review of past mergers to assess their impact on competition. Additionally, the act supports local agricultural markets and requires country-of-origin labeling for meat and dairy products.
Key points
Imposes a temporary moratorium on large agribusiness, food, and grocery retail mergers to prevent market dominance.
Mandates a retroactive review of past mergers to determine if they harmed competition, farmers, workers, or consumers.
Strengthens regulations against unfair practices in livestock and poultry trade, protecting small farmers from large corporate abuses.
Restores mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef, pork, and includes dairy products, providing consumers with more information.
Increases funding for programs supporting beginning, retiring, and socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers.
Facilitates grants and loans for small meat, dairy, and poultry processing facilities, supporting local supply chains.
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