I need a list of companies that get their meat through factory farming?

Question

yeah...i need a list of food companies that get their meats through factory farming methods...so that i know what not to buy.

Answer 1

What is your definition of “factory farm” ??  

If I were to place cattle in a feed lot to finish them out, (ie: feed them a ration of grain(s) and feed for marbling would that be a factory farm ??   If I put them in a feed lot in the winter and feed them would THAT be a factory farm?

Most people have zero connection to agriculture, (aside from eating) have zero knowledge about agriculture aside from what bull(&^%^   they’ve been told and choose to believe. And/or have some unrealistic pastoral conception of what farming and agriculture is or should be.  

Not knocking your question just trying to understand why people choose to not learn about farming/agriculture from personal experiences/observations,,  instead,, relying on others, misinformation, etc. to determine what farming/agriculture is all about.

Answer 2

The only way to avoid factory farmed meat is to buy local.

Monsanto, Cargill and Tyson are some of the biggest players,and they not only employ factory farming, but also imported beef.

Answer 3

Oscar Mayer for sure!  Hormel for sure!

Answer 4

Nearly all major meat companies obtain at least most of their meat from factory farms, if by factory farms you mean livestock raised in confinement on feeding floors.  You would get closer to what you are looking for asking for companies that sell organic meats.  The only major grocery chain that I know of that sells organic meats is Albertson's.  That information may not be completely up to date.  You would need to check it out to be sure, but the list is going to be short.

Answer 5

here are the ones i know off hand

Tyson

Cargill

Excell

Omaha

Sirloin Select

International Beef Packing

Monfort

It's going to find anything that's actually "farm raised" anymore without paying an arm and a leg.  US beef is pretty much all corn fed, US pork is pretty much fed engineered diets, chicken is produced in confined quarters to produce a more tender product, as is commercial turkey.  American food is engineered beyond any natrual means to meet the consumer market demand.  In the US however animal byproducts are not allowed to be fed due to health considerations, however modern agriculture is infact a commercial industry, and much like buying a cell phone, you're going to be hard pressed to find anything from a small buisness.

Answer 6

It is easier, and a much shorter list, to find the products you would buy. Next time you go to the market make sure you have pencil and a small notebook to write names that you can check out. For meats, look at what markets are available and check them all out. Look for the smaller more local companies to start. if they offer a good clean free range non-factory environment then they will firmly and loudly proclaim that as that will  cost them so much more to do it right, and they want you to know that without a doubt. Most meat producers will get their products from a great many sources, especially the biggest and the specialty producers. It is always best to support the smaller local farmer when you can even though you may pay more. The product will probably be better, and fresher, and more environmentally good for no other reason than not having been shipped (fuels to ship are one of the largest costs that get slipped into the consumers purchase price, you pay it, they sure ain't taking a loss). Also, knowing a product is kashrut (kosher by Jewish diet laws) may be a big help. Look for the symbols on the label somewhere, a capital "U" inside a circle or a "K". It will guarantee a better cleaner product but not guarantee origin.

Again, look in the yellow pages for stores that sell meat, and see what companies are represented. Ask your butcher, but pick a time when they are not all jammed up and really busy. They love to know you care, that you shop wisely and ask their opinion. They will special order for you if you ask nice. Also, and this is a good one, check out food service and clubs that arrange meats and products, delivered to your home monthly. Food services will even rent you a freezer, cheap, and stock it monthly with certain items pre arranged by you for a monthly fee. You will save a lot, and get specials but your concerns with sources being paramount can be addressed and these folks are good. And if you are in the country where folks raise their own animals, ask around at farms to see what they do for selling products. You can't get fresher chicken and eggs (to die for) and be on the list for the next beef slaughter. And, go fishing!