By Madge Waggy
MadgeWaggy.blogspot.com
June 9, 2026
For most people living in wealthy nations, the idea of a famine sounds like something that belongs to another age. It conjures images of black-and-white photographs, desperate migrations, failed harvests, and stories passed down through generations that endured hardships modern societies believe they have long since overcome. The average person can walk into a supermarket at almost any time of day and choose from thousands of products sourced from every corner of the globe.