The Great Grain Robbery
About
A Historical non-fiction that sheds light on an issue that demonstrates the ever present social class income gap. In 1973, grain was being sold as an export for outrageously cheap. Export companies made outlandish profits, while U.S farmers suffered economic hardship.
Why it’s great
In 1973, American grain was sold abroad at shockingly low prices: export companies pocketed huge profits while U.S. farmers struggled. This historical account unpacks that episode and the income gap it laid bare. For a high-schooler, it's a pointed look at how trade deals, politics, and market power can decide who wins and who loses in the business of food.
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