Max Armstrong looks at the move to self-sufficiency as consumers look to put in their own gardens. Those empty grocery shelves put consumers into a mood to take control of their food. That same idea is impacting the Chinese as well, including the idea of boosting domestic production. Max shares some interesting facts about China geography, population and social issues driving that converstion.

Farm Progress America is a daily look at key issues in agriculture. It is produced and presented by Max Armstrong, veteran farm broadcaster and host of This Week in Agribusiness.

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