Our food system is broken. Today, fast food is cheaper than fresh produce, and our government’s role in shaping the food industry has consistently favored corporate agribusiness over the nutritional well-being of the public. This profit-driven approach has led to a system that not only benefits large corporations but also fuels a public health crisis marked by rising obesity rates, chronic diseases, and food insecurity.

Government policies—including subsidies that favor corn, soybeans, and other commodity crops—encourage the overproduction of cheap, processed, energy-dense foods. This structure is designed for corporate profits, not basic human nourishment. Research shows that these policies contribute to unhealthy diets and chronic health issues. Despite federal agencies like the USDA and FDA claiming to promote health, their regulations often benefit large-scale producers while placing unfair burdens on smaller, sustainable farmers.

The influence of corporate interests has corrupted food policy, distorting regulations and undermining public health. As Robert Albritton warns, we are living in a capitalist command economy where corporations, not the government, dictate the food agenda. When profit takes precedence, the values of health, community, and sustainability suffer.

We demand a shift in the government’s role in the food system:

• Prioritize nutrition and public health over corporate profits.
• Implement policies that promote access to safe, nutritious, and affordable food for all communities.
• Support small, sustainable producers instead of creating barriers that benefit only industrial agriculture.
• Limit corporate influence on food policy to ensure it serves people, not just profit.

Sign this petition to call for a transformation of our food system—one that values health, equity, and community well-being above corporate greed.