Corn Is Everywhere Infographic

The scariness of corn goes far beyond Halloween mazes. You’ve probably already heard that it isn’t particularly good for your health.

First subsidized in the ‘70s, it turned out to be a bad alternative to fossil fuel. Corn ethanol actually emits more greenhouse gases than gasoline. However, the U.S. continues to subsidize farmers to raise even greater amounts of it, making corn the biggest agricultural crop in America.

Manufacturers save a lot of money by using processed food ingredients made from corn, which has negative effects on our health and the environment.

Read on to learn more corn facts.

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