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John McCracken

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Meat Industry Reporter at Investigate Midwest
📍 United States

John McCracken is an award-winning reporter for Investigate Midwest, specializing in the meat industry and industrial agriculture. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, his investigative coverage on topics like climate change and corporate practices has earned him a Peter Lisagor award and a SEAL environmental journalism award.

Beyond his primary reporting, John has a background in covering local arts and culture. He has written about music and art in Madison, Wisconsin, and has experience producing and hosting podcast segments to highlight local artists and cultural events in the community.

He received an honorable mention from the North American Agricultural Journalists for his report on Tyson Foods plant closures.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Meat Industry Reporter
Location
United States
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Agricultural Accountability
His reporting focuses on the meat industry, investigating corporate practices, labor violations, and the financial impact of plant closures on farmers.
Food & Labor Policy
He covers topics such as federal lobbying for food programs like SNAP, child labor in agriculture, and the role of immigration in the industry.
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Career

Work history

9-2023
Meat Industry Reporter
Investigate Midwest
3-2023 - 10-2023
Contributing Writer
Grist
8-2022 - 4-2023
Midwest Reporting Fellow
Grist
3-2023 - 10-2023
Contributing Writer
Ambrook
8-2017 - 9-2023
Contributor & Fundraising Coordinator
Tone Madison
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Education
2013 - 2017
Certifcation
University of Wisconsin-Madison
2013 - 2017
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
University of Wisconsin-Madison
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