America’s Top Owner of Farmland: Bill Gates — In Control of Food

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America’s Top Owner of Farmland: Bill Gates — In Control of Food

Bill Gates is the biggest owner of US farmland, having amassed 240,000 acres. His influence in the world food systems is astounding. What can we expect he will do with this inconceivable amount of control over the world’s food supply? Christian takes a deep look at the investments, motivations and goals of the new #1 owner of our farms on this Ice Age Farmer broadcast.

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