Why Is Organic Food More Expensive?

A plethora of market forces, from federal subsidies to input prices, affect the cost of organic food.
Why Is Organic Food More Expensive?
Organic produce for sale at a Ralph's Supermarket in Irvine, Calif., on Nov. 28, 2016. Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images
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Grocery shoppers in the United States have an abundance of options to choose from, and a wide range of prices accompanying varying selections.

Items labeled as organic typically sell for a premium over nonorganic counterparts, but many consumers are unaware of the market forces that factor into the pricing.

Travis Gillmore
Travis Gillmore
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Travis Gillmore is a White House reporter for The Epoch Times. He previously covered the California legislature and Gov. Gavin Newsom. Contact him at [email protected]
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