Stephanie Hughes

Stephanie Hughes, a senior reporter at Marketplace, dives into the curious world of organic food pricing. She reveals the reasons behind the higher costs, like labor-intensive farming and stringent USDA certification. Through playful banter, she and the hosts discuss the real challenges organic farmers face and explore why consumers are drawn to organic options. With humorous anecdotes about cucumber farming, they break down the complexities of organic food production, making economics both entertaining and enlightening.