California and Colorado Ballot Measures Pose Major Threat to Meat Industry

With activists in both California’s Sonoma County and Denver, Colorado, pushing for groundbreaking ballot initiatives, the meat industry is facing a significant challenge.

These local measures aim to curb industrial-scale animal farming and could drastically impact the way meat is produced and consumed.

Sonoma County’s Measure J proposes a cap on animal agriculture facility sizes, potentially phasing out large factory farms within three years.

Similarly, Denver voters will decide on banning slaughterhouses, which would notably impact the city’s significant lamb industry.

Both measures have sparked heated debate and significant opposition from political elites and the meat industry, with some fearing rising food prices and a blow to local economies.

However, proponents argue the initiatives are necessary for animal welfare, environmental protection, and public health.

As voters in these regions gear up for November, the outcome of these measures could set a precedent for the future of animal agriculture across the United States.

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