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Most people no longer believe that buying sneakers made in asian sweatshops is a kindness to those child laborers. farming is similar. in every country on earth, the most human scenario for farmers is likely to be feeding those who live nearby-if international markets would allow them to do it. food transport has become a bizarre and profitable economic equation that's no longer really about feeding anyone ... if you care about farmers, let the potatoes stay home.
-Barbara Kingsolver
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Most People No Longer Believe That Buying

Barbara Kingsolver
Most people no longer believe that buying sneakers made in asian sweatshops is a kindness to those child laborers. farming is similar. in every country on earth, the most human scenario for farmers is likely to be feeding those who live nearby-if international markets would allow them to do it. food transport has become a bizarre and profitable economic equation that's no longer really about feeding anyone ... if you care about farmers, let the potatoes stay home.
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