Crushing Barriers: How Regulatory Control Is Squeezing Small Farms

Breeauna Sagdal

In her talk, “Barriers to Market Access and Liquidity for Small Farms,” Breeauna Sagdal, explores the numerous hurdles small farmers face in accessing consumer markets and maintaining profitability.

From USDA regulations to foreign-owned processing facilities, Sagdal unpacks how centralized control and restrictive policies are pushing small family farms to the brink, inflating consumer prices, and disrupting food supply chains. She advocates for radical decentralization to protect local food systems.

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• Presentation Slides