The Upchuck Rebellion
Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows alerts Cookin’ in the Cuse readers to Jim Hightower’s “The Upchuck Rebellion,” his term for the revolt against industrial, highly processed foods. The piece provides an overview of the movement, but also makes the case for it. He contradicts the view that organic food is an extravagance, citing a few examples that prove his point and arguing for value over price to defend cases where organic food is more expensive. He also focuses on school systems that have successfully created more nutritious lunch programs.
The article’s worth reading, particularly if, like me, you are moved by stories of people who fight back against an oppressive system.
