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The Decline of Food Self-Sufficiency in Puerto Rico
This chapter explores the challenges faced by Puerto Rico in terms of food security, including the reliance on imported food and the high shipping costs. It discusses the shift from an agricultural economy to a more industrialized and Americanized one, and the introduction of supermarkets and canned goods. The chapter also introduces a new generation of Puerto Ricans striving for a food revolution and greater self-reliance.