Report Refutes Harris' Claim of Corporate Greed Behind Rising Food Prices
Conservative think tank attributes increased grocery costs to higher energy prices and regulatory burdens.
- John Locke Foundation identifies energy costs and regulations as key factors in food price hikes.
- The documentary series 'Sowing Resilience' examines pandemic-era policies affecting agriculture.
- Over 10% of North Carolinians face food insecurity, with obesity rates exceeding one-third.
- The report suggests streamlining zoning and permitting to alleviate farming challenges.
- ESG reporting and emissions monitoring significantly raise operational expenses for small farms.