Growers and Grocers

I just discovered this article by food writer Jim Churchill on the Edible Communities website. The essay tries to give the reader an overview of the current state of American agribusiness. Churchill covers the shifts in government policy over the last few decades, government subsidies, the way large corporations benefit, and why you should care.

Though it’s impossible to cover this complicated territory in a single article, Churchill provides a good starting point for anyone who wants to have a discussion about modern agriculture. It’s well worth the three minutes it will take you to read it.