The need to feed billions of people efficiently has given rise to large-scale animal farming operations. But are these mega-operations helping feed us or making us all sick? Labels are often misleading, but buying meat products with these can at least increase the likehood that they come from sustainable farms. Buy local! Many independent. progressive grocerstend to source some of their products from local farms that have higher animal welfare and sustainability standards.

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