U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder along with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today launched the first joint public workshop to discuss competition and regulatory issues in agriculture.
“We all know that one of the biggest threats to our economy is the erosion of market competition,” said Holder. “We’ve learned the hard way that long periods of non-regulation can lead to a lack of competition.”
Hosted by the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Justice, the workshop — held at the Des Moines Area Community College FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny, Iowa — is expected to promote dialogue and develop an understanding of the legal and economic impact of agricultural issues. Read more (The Iowa Independent).
