Cargill is the largest privately held corporation in the United States, founded in 1865. It has grown from a single grain warehouse to a global food corporation with over $165 billion in annual revenue. Cargill controls a large portion of the US food industry through its dominance in industries like wheat, dairy, meat, and poultry. However, critics argue that Cargill's business practices have negatively impacted workers, small farmers, and the environment through issues like child labor, forced land acquisition, pollution, and deforestation. While very powerful, there are ongoing efforts to curb Cargill's impacts and hold the secretive company accountable for its actions.