The Grassroots Imperative

Big “agribusiness” is not about to voluntarily change its ways. They are greedy profit-driven monsters with enough lobbyists in Washington and courtroom lawyers to keep the government and the courts off their backs. Their specialty is pushing around small farmers who can’t afford to fight them. They are big bullies that are too powerful to defeat.
Just think about it. To put these hoodlums in their place would require equal justice in the courts (justice that cannot be bought) and a majority of ethical senators and representatives. Don’t hold your breath!
So, what’s left? Only ourselves and our small farms and backyard gardens. Here is the grassroots imperative: we must start growing as much of our own food as possible. Take out those lawns and put in fruits and vegetables. Get some chickens for eggs and maybe some meat and, if you have room, a milk cow or goat. Get the rest from area farmers and organic food stores. Barter and trade for what you don’t (or can’t) grow.
If you can’t defeat them, desert them.