The Rising Tide of Food Prices

A very thoughtful article in Grist discusses some solutions to the rising cost of conventional food.  While some say it will drive people to buy sustainable because the playing ground will be level, Tom Philpott suggests that rising prices may drive people to the fast-food drive-ins, given the pricing leverage that large conglomerates possess.  Washington State, progressive as always, seems to have come up with some answers to thwart this possibility.  Philpott, in a successive article further clarifies his stance, outlining how industrial food conglomerates will find a way to profit from the ensuing price dilemma.  Important reading, indeed!