On Fri, 26 Mar 2010 17:27:17 GMT, notbob wrote:

> On 2010-03-26, Janet Bostwick > wrote:
>> I recommend reading this article. The idea is something many of us want --
>> getting local produce, locally. Can/Will Walmart help? Read article.
>> http://tinyurl.com/yfafwsm
>
> Walmart compete with Whole Paycheck? Surely, you jest. EVERYONE! can
> compete with WF. WFs prices are ridiculous. Better still, my local
> City Market (Kroger) is even cheaper than WM.
>
> As for WM saving the US farmer, I don't see it. Sure, WM might save a
> few farms from going under at first, but WMs brutal pricing strategy,
> which dictates lower prices each successive year, will do the farmer no
> favors in the long run.
>
> nb

i've heard nothing about whole foods putting the squeeze on suppliers the
way wal-mart does.

your pal,
blake