Local food movements often overlook that small-scale organic farms can't realistically feed a growing city like mine—our farmers market covers maybe 5% of weekly produce demand. I've watched neighbors pay double for heirloom tomatoes while supermarket shelves sit half-empty, and it makes me wonder if we're romanticizing a system that works only for the privileged. Should we push for agricultural policies that prioritize affordable, scalable yields over boutique sustainability?