The Revival Pt. 19: Wendell Berry\'s Take on Industrialization of Food

Wendell Berry argues that eating is an agricultural act. He claims that “industrial eaters” are passive consumers and do not grasp this concept. He suggests that the "industrial eater" is  susceptible to being a victim to the food industry. Berry explains that consumers should expand their knowledge of the food industry and production in order to find out the truth about the food they consume. He states that farms are injecting unnatural chemicals into animals and produce to produce mass quantities of food, yet such chemicals are compromising the quality of food. These consumers are placing their health and overall well-being in danger by reacting in a submissive manner by continuing to purchase and support large companies. Berry urges consumers to buy local or grow produce in your home or local town. He also advises consumers to prepare their own food, rather than purchasing already processed or prepared (fast) foods.

Berry, W. (1990). The Pleasures of eating. In What are People for? North Point Press.