They keep raising prices, stating that it’s due to inflation, but then they keep having record profits.

Meanwhile, the average American can barely afford rent or food nowadays.

What are we to do? Vote? I have been but that doesn’t seem to do much since I’m just voting for a representative that makes the actual decisions.

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    There’s usually still farmers markets within driving distance. Granted they’re not a replacement for a grocery store, but they have a lot of the essentials. There’s no middle man getting a cut when buying from them. But also it’s important to go because otherwise the local markets won’t get any bigger.

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      While those do exist where I live, the selection is usually limited to fruits and vegetables.

      On top of that, the ones around here are time limited (growing season only; weekends only; etc).

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        Agreed. Ones near me (in Texas) usually have meats, eggs, nuts etc. But, to your point, this last summer it was so hot almost all of the chickens for all of the farmers stopped laying eggs. So we just couldn’t get eggs from the for half the summer.

        It’s not a great option, but I think it is one of the only options we have against large corporations.

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      Guess it depends on where you live.

      In my hometown (rural Midwest), there’s a Walmart, a Schnucks (Midwest chain), maybe an IGA if it’s still around, and about five Dollar Generals (more convenience store than grocery). I don’t think I’ve seen a farmers market there my whole life, despite being literally in the middle of a million farms. Super odd now that I think about it.

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        I live in a rural area too, and there are at least 3 farmer’s markets within 25 miles of me. I would assume it’s common in most similar areas.