The cost of producing food responsibly is inarguably higher than the cost of industrially produced food. But, not all costs are calculated at the cash register when food is purchased. How much does it cost to repair the dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico caused by chemical runoff? It's a lot. And, WE pay that cost. The commodity food producer does not. How much does it cost to have animal and insect species become extinct due to pesticides and herbicides? It's a lot. And, WE pay that cost. The commodity food producer does not. There are many "costs" of industrially produced food that are spun off and born by all of us. How much would food cost if those were taken into account?