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[–] davel@lemmy.ml 12 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Capitalism’s century of humiliation.

[–] SoJB@lemmy.ml 8 points 3 weeks ago

Insha Allah

[–] Kuori@hexbear.net 11 points 3 weeks ago

yeonmi-park in evil communist china citizens are force-fed their own pets and children in order to artificially spike their protein levels.

[–] PotatoesFall@discuss.tchncs.de 7 points 3 weeks ago

that cover photo lmao

[–] TheAlbatross@lemmy.blahaj.zone 6 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

Everything is so expensive, I can hardly afford anything besides chicken and even that I eat infrequently. At least lentils are still fairly cheap.

[–] velox_vulnus@lemmy.ml 3 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

Is it not possible to buy wholesale through state-owned APMC-like entities in the US?

[–] TheAlbatross@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] velox_vulnus@lemmy.ml 6 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Agricultural Market Produce Committee is a market board set up by state governments to protect farmers from manipulation, through price transparency, providing infrastructure, workshop, etc. APMCs are a little inconvenient for common folks, but you can buy stuff in bulk through auction and save on middlemen costs.

[–] TheAlbatross@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

No, we don't have that kinda thing in the USA. Shame, though, sounds interesting.

We have "farmer's markets" which can be a place where you buy direct from farmers for far below store prices, but more often than not it's become a way for farmers or businesses that call themselves farmers to sell "artisanal" goods for far above store prices. These aren't regulated by any government authority and while they had been a way to get quality produce for less by cutting out middlemen, they've been commercialized and have become another expensive way to get food. Although you can find some very high quality meats and other rarities at some that are hard to find elsewhere.

[–] geneva_convenience@lemmy.ml 5 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)
[–] Confidant6198@lemmy.ml 5 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I have no many questions about the thumbnail.

[–] yogthos@lemmy.ml 4 points 3 weeks ago
[–] modifier@lemmy.ca 3 points 3 weeks ago

I'm not sure clicking that link helped me understand this frankly bonkers photo any better.

[–] hopefull_cottonball@lemmy.ml 3 points 3 weeks ago

Why are they swimming in tubs of fruits and vegetables?