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What do you mean there are no such things as farmer's markets?

What do you mean there are no such things as other grocery chains that isn't Wal-Mart, Kroger .etc?

Exactly that, it's all in the article.

The only shop is a dollar store.

All these things you expect are absolutely not a given everywhere.

Besides, why the fuck would anyone want to live in the smack of no where?

Predominantly because they don't have the wealth or income necessary to live anywhere else in most cases. Y'know because of the poverty..?

It's about access. You can still have stores around and still be in a food desert. I did research on this while in grad school. You're discounting indigent populations ability to navigate to stores with fresh food. Imagine you're a single mom with 2 kids. How easy is it for you to get to the Walmart that is 4 miles away by bus?

Do you expect people to have availability to go to the farmers market on Saturday morning? They would have to make a coordinated effort to travel with a kid, or find coverage so they could go to the farmers market. Do you think all small towns have easily accessible farmers markets that are priced in a way that the less fortunate can afford the produce?

Beyond that, folks tend to gravitate towards easily accessible or ready made food (e.g., microwaveable). You're also assuming that everyone has familiarity with those ingredients and has bandwidth/willing to learn to cook. While most people do learn at some point, it can still be a barrier.

When you say "why would someone want to live in the middle of nowhere," some people don't have a choice and have geographic/work/family/community ties in small towns that lack resources.

Your response is flippant and disregards the reality of the situation.

What world do you live in where farmers markets are affordable? It's just an outdoor Whole Foods.