Farm Progress America, January 23, 2023Farm Progress America, January 23, 2023

Some consumers are raising chickens, growing their own food and finding other ways to adjust to food inflation, according to a new survey by International Resources Incorporated. Many feel the situation is worse than a year ago. Eighty-two percent of Americans are making changes when buying groceries, and almost half have been cutting back on non-essentials. The survey also noticed an uptick in meals prepared at home, however holidays and increased flu and COVID may have also impacted.

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