Block Quote by Michael Pollan
“We do not subsidize organic food. We subsidize these four crops - five altogether, but one is cotton - and these are the building blocks of fast food. One of the ways you democratize healthy food is you support healthy food.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Omnivore's Dilemma, 2006
Government subsidies favor a few staple crops, shaping unhealthy fast‑food diets; supporting diverse, healthy foods can democratize nutrition.
In simple terms: Subsidies distort food choices.
Key Takeaway
Support diverse agriculture.
Themes
food policy
nutrition
agriculture
Mood
analytical
concerned
Type
policy
educational
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- grocery shopping
- school meals
Key Concepts
Subsidies
food justice
healthy eating
Questions to Reflect On
- How can consumers demand healthier options?
- What policies could shift subsidies?
A Different Perspective
Changing subsidies is politically complex.
