On a recent NPR survey, it appears that people are not worried as much about food safety. Looking at the numbers for income sheds a little light on the matter. Folks making more money, were less concerned about food safety, folks with less money were more concerned. Hmm, perhaps because the wealthy could afford to know where their food came from? This is a classic problem where the well heeled can afford to live in areas with less pollution, receive better health care and consume safer products. Can anyone say income gap?
It is surveys like this that really support the growth of food stamp benefits into farmer's markets. The market in Portland, Maine is making great steps in this direction! Not only do people on food stamps have better access to good quality, safe food, but the farmers have a wider customer base.
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