> Although, this view is pretty idyllic and probably unattainable or not profitable.

It's on the extreme end, but there is a spectrum of how we allow animals to be raised. At the one end, even those with the lowest incomes can afford meat, but conditions are bad. At the other end, only the wealthy can afford meat, but conditions can be good. That's the trade-off.

Profit is just markup, it can be made either way.