Is this a correct analysis?

The lower prices of junk food and GMOs are a result of significant government subsidies, lower production costs due to conventional farming methods, economies of scale, and market dynamics that favor these products.
In contrast, organic foods are more expensive due to fewer subsidies, higher production costs, smaller economies of scale, and additional costs associated with organic certification and distribution.
Addressing these price disparities would require policy changes that shift subsidies towards organic farming, improve efficiency in organic production, and account for the true environmental and health costs of food production.

• The true cost of junk food and GMOs is not fully reflected in their market prices. Environmental degradation, health impacts, and other externalities are not factored into the cost consumers pay.
• Organic foods, by aiming to minimize these negative externalities, incur higher production costs that are reflected in higher prices for consumers.

The disparity in pricing between junk food, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), and organic foods is influenced by several key factors, including government subsidies, production costs, and market dynamics.

I knew they were producing their own bug killer

Bt crops, which are genetically modified to produce proteins from the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt), are a prominent example of GMOs designed to improve pest resistance. Issues Risk of Bt genes transferring to wild relatives of crops through cross-pollination, potentially creating wild plants with Bt properties. This could disrupt local ecosystems and biodiversity.

Bt toxins are released into the soil from crop residues and roots, which can affect soil microorganisms. The long-term impact on soil health and microbial communities is an area of ongoing research.

Another reason to find local grown healthy foods Small-scale and organic farmers may struggle to compete with larger producers of GMOs, affecting their livelihoods and contributing to economic disparities in the agricultural sector.