Quote Originally Posted by Owlie View Post
Well, I certainly can't afford it. I don't think it's a waste of money if it's important to you, but if I ate only grass-fed/ethically produced/organic food, I don't think I could afford to eat.
Yeah, we pay for it because we can, but that certainly hasn't always been the case and I totally get that. In fact, in many ways I feel like it is my duty to pay for it precisely because we are in a situation where it's possible for us. I want the healthier, more humane, local, fresher, better for the environment, whatever stuff for my body, but I also want to support the people who are producing it because I know that not everyone can.

We don't take fancy vacations, wear fancy clothes or even buy bike things much anymore...but we are spending a bloody fortune on food. I consider it an investment in my future health and the future health of the planet. Or...at least that's what I tell myself when I am spending $70 on 6 items at my local grocery.