Are you familiar with food co-operatives? If not, here is a chance to find out how they work.  A food co-op is a retail store owned by the people who shop there, as opposed to having a single owner. This means that the owners/shoppers have power over the choices in how the store operates, what foods it carries, and the investments it makes.  This video on Mississippi Market Natural Foods Co-op illustrates (using garlic) how food co-ops support local economies, food systems, and culture.