Also keep in mind the impact of the organic labelling crappola. Organic foods are less healthy. The restrictions on contamination by insects and critters are looser than what regulates “ordinary” (non organic) food products.
But, many have been bamboozled into thinking that “organic” = healthier, like vegetarian/vegan = healthier. So, many have been fooled into letting things pass without comment — let standards drop.
You make excellent points.
The mind control, indoctrination, political correctness, dumbing down, etc. in every aspect of our lives has been very effective.
Excuse me while I go back to my cell phone.