Author Archives: Mike Callicrate

Do Maker-Owned Markets Offer the Transformational Change Needed to Feed Ourselves?

Rural communities have been ravaged by Wall Street and global corporations. The communities that once fed us are unable to feed themselves. Safeway stores in Lamar and La Junta, Colorado are closing, leaving empty store fronts and food deserts behind. … Continue reading

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Concentration and Consolidation has Destroyed the World’s Food Systems

In 2000, IBP president and CEO, Robert Peterson said, “Those who fight consolidation in the food industry will not be able to compete in world commerce.” A year later IBP sold to Tyson, a transnational conglomerate.   Showing preference to … Continue reading

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The Most Corrupt Corporation in the World Is Taking Over Our Food Supply

“… turning a criminal actor loose on American investors.” – Mike Callicrate JBS, the Brazilian meat-packing giant known for bribery and corruption scandals, just went public. The company was previously denied access to U.S. markets — until they donated millions … Continue reading

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Ranch Foods Direct Celebrates 25 Years

When Callicrate Cattle Company was blacklisted by the big meat packers, we shifted to selling meat instead of livestock. The alternative market approach goes around the current concentrated and corrupt food system, giving consumers a better food option. Thanks for … Continue reading

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We’re almost there, and with a little help from the American Angus Association …

Over thirty years ago, Dr. William Heffernan was traveling the country warning cattle producers of the dangers awaiting them in contract poultry growing, how it enslaved growers with debt and relegated them to a life of servitude under the boot … Continue reading

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