Food & Fuel

The Rising Cost of Food

One of the criticisms of converting corn grain into ethanol is the fact that we are using a crop that can be used for food and converting it into fuel. This is a complex issue with people weighing in on both sides of the fence. Increases in food prices have some people concerned about how our renewable energy policies will impact food security.

A recent publication by MSU Extension attempts to take an objective approach aimed at informing the debate and then presents three approaches that we could take as a society to address the issue. This publication is not meant to "answer" all the questions, but rather to help communities and individuals think about how we can achieve our objectives.

The Rising Cost of Food.pdf

Other Links:

University of Illinois Extension Food vs. Fuel

University of Nebraska-Lincoln paper

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