A conversation with 'Barons' author Austin Frerick

Austin Frerick is the author of the highly praised new book "Barons: Money, Power, and the Corruption of America's Food Industry."

Frerick's book is a deep dive into seven barons in the food industry, their rise to power, and the consequences for farmers, workers, eaters and democracy itself. Frerick paints a stark portrait of corporate consolidation, but he also shows that a fair, healthy, and prosperous food industry is possible — if we take back power from the barons who have robbed us of it.

This event is presented by the Augustana Honors Program.

About Austin Frerick

Austin Frerick is an expert on agricultural and antitrust policy. He worked at the Open Markets Institute, the U.S. Department of Treasury, and the Congressional Research Service before becoming a Fellow at Yale University. He is a 7th generation Iowan and 1st generation college graduate.