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A simple solution would be to eliminate subsidies on corn, soy, and sugar -- and transfer all of that funding to subsidies on fresh produce. Basically, subsidiz
by boplicity 3y ago
A simple solution would be to eliminate subsidies on corn, soy, and sugar -- and transfer all of that funding to subsidies on fresh produce. Basically, subsidize many small, local farms that produce real food, as opposed to subsidizing massive corporations that farm the ingredients for cheap, processed foods.
High quality produce should be cheaper than a bag of potato chips. Unfortunately, in many parts of the country, people don't even have access to fresh produce. It's a real problem. The solution is simple, though certainly not easy.
- jmclnx 3y agoTo add to that, when traveling, I can get a 16 oz can of Coke for about 2 USD, same size bottle of water, about 2.50 USD or so, give or take. So yes, what you said should be done. But someone I know is on Gov food assistance, if they go to a local Farm Stand, produce they buy with their card gets reimbursed, so it is free. A nice first step where I live.