Nothing impacts the trillion-dollar food production industry as immediately as federal decisions and policies. With a contentious national election just two weeks away, we reviewed the presidential candidates’ stated positions on issues related to our industry.

The Plated editorial staff is not in the business of endorsing candidates, but we do feel a responsibility to inform our readers on the issues that matter to our professional lives.

Curious how stances have changed over the years? Check out our coverage from 2020 (Biden v. Trump) and 2016 (Trump v. Clinton).

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