Grounding the meat supply: insights from a historic U.S. conference on livestock marketing
This book collects the proceedings of a 1915 conference that explored the marketing of live stock, distribution of meats, and related matters. It presents the discussions, notes, and viewpoints of diverse industry leaders and officials as they sought more stable markets and better cooperation across the supply chain.
- Learn why experts called for clearer facts about the industry and more uniform practices across states
- See real-world concerns about price fluctuations, feeding stations, and scheduling shipments
- Understand the roles of farmers, feeders, commission men, stockyards, and packers in shaping markets
- Read about proposed solutions, from transit regulation to disease-centered shipping rules
Ideal for readers of historical government reports, agricultural policy, and the evolution of meat markets during the early 20th century.
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Da: Forgotten Books, London, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book, a record of a conference held in Chicago in 1915, provides a glimpse into the early efforts of the US government to address challenges affecting the livestock industry. The conference brought together representatives from livestock producers, railroads, meatpackers, and other stakeholders to discuss ways of improving marketing and distribution of livestock and meat products. The book highlights the complex interactions between different groups within the livestock industry, as well as the challenges they faced at the time. Issues discussed include unstable market prices, inadequate transportation, and lack of coordination between different segments of the industry. The author captures the concerns of producers regarding market practices and the dominance of large meatpackers, while also acknowledging the problems faced by other stakeholders. Through a detailed account of the proceedings, the book offers insights into the interplay of economic, social, and political factors that shaped the livestock industry during this period. It underscores the importance of cooperation and the need for a balanced approach to addressing the challenges faced by the industry. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9781330472125_0
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Da: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Codice articolo LW-9781330472125
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Da: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Regno Unito
PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Codice articolo LW-9781330472125
Quantità: 15 disponibili