I think the biggest shock was the outright greed involved in our nation's food supply. From our meat to our corn and soybeans, big corporations have taken over with their own regulations and rules to make sure small farmers don't succeed. Profits stay high for large corporations as they control the nation's food supply.
Yes, I am growing a small garden. I made that decision based on the prices of food in the supermarket. I didn't plan a garden so that I could take away money from big companies. However, if that is a byproduct, then I am not really sad.
I recommend this movie, but with a warning. Watching this movie may change some of your opinions. I live in the middle of corn country. I know that corn has a lot of uses. I didn't realize how much of our corn, and meat, is grown just for the fast food industry. I don't think I'll look at a cheap fast food meal the same way again. There is always a cost. For Americans, a meal from the dollar menu is costing us our health and a lot more than we realize.
Our economy is in a precarious position. Creating cheap food would seem to make sense. However, does it really make sense to live with health issues because we can't be responsible for our diets? When it is cheaper to buy chips or cheeseburgers from the local fast food joint than to buy carrots or broccoli, then our priorities in this country are definitely mixed up.
Food, Inc was a movie that opened my eyes. I am definitely going to research this topic more.
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