farmer efficiency
Several years ago I read that American farmers are so efficient at producing food the result is 3,500 calories per day per person. Since the average person only needs 2,000 calories per day per person, the food industry has had to get clever at convincing people that bigger portions are more desirable. Enter the advertising industry.
With that kind of excess production, across the board waste is almost a foregone conclusion. What's sad is that there is still hunger in America. It's mostly hidden, but it's there. If you don't believe me, talk to the people that staff your local food pantry and ask about demand trends. If you want to lift your holiday spirits, lend a hand to the effort to eradicate American hunger, especially among children.
