Endless Appetites

In Endless Appetites, award-winning journalist Alan Bjerga delves into the complexities of the 21st-century food crisis, highlighting how fluctuating farm-product prices since 2007 have led to widespread hunger and social unrest. He explores the concept of "food security" and investigates the factors contributing to the paradox of increased food production amidst rising prices, depicting the global implications of this urgent issue. Bjerga's informative journey spans from Chicago's trading floors to rural agricultural landscapes, offering insights into both the causes of the crisis and potential solutions.