Author Archives: Mike Callicrate

Colorado Springs rancher says importing Argentinean beef could hurt US ranchers

See Full Video The U.S. is the highest and best consuming market in the world for beef, so why have half of America’s ranchers gone out of business? Why have 10 million cows been liquidated, leaving Americans with such a … Continue reading

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The Profitable Regeneration Summit October 2025

Regenerative producers working to heal the extensive damages of industrial agriculture, while restoring health to the land, people, and communities, should be earning a living income and should be experiencing a high quality of life. To advance slides, click on … Continue reading

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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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