Organic Food Prices On the Rise
With the prices of conventionally grown food continuing to rise as time goes on, the prices of organic food is also rising. In some cases, the prices of organic food is now going beyond the reach of the lower and middle class. If the cost for organic food is nearly twice that of conventional products, then many people will just buy what they can afford. Most people buy organic food to ensure they are not receiving potentially carcinogenic toxics in their body from chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and synthetic hormones.
As a single guy, I spend more money on groceries from the price of organics compared to my coworker who feeds an entire family of four with conventional products. Someone who can't afford to buy organic food for an entire family will buy what makes financial sense to them.
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Some farmers are actually switching back to growing conventional foods because the prices of certain crops are so high, there is no need to go through USDA organic certification. This can eventually reduce the amount of selection for organics and cause prices to go up even further.
Due to these economic hard times with inflation and a looming recession, it feels as if a serious problem could arise if the economy doesn't stabilize soon. Simply put, organic food will only be affordable to the wealthy. What kind of world do we live in?
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A box of twinkies is cheaper than a head of lettuce! We need an economic system that rewards sustainability and public health in our food systems. If conventional foods are going to have long term negative health effects, maybe we should stop subsidizing them so heavily (and maybe even encourage organics more).
Also, there are CSAs. In areas where these are available it is a great way to lock yourself in for a year for the same price. Not only are these organic, but also local. Not to say it isn't a bit pricy...
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