Wise describes the current global food crisis that started nearly 10 years ago, in which a series of weather or policy choices impacted food markets: prices for corn, rice, and other commodities doubled or tripled, fueling rapid government responses across the globe. Throughout his research, Wise finds governments prefer expensive, industrial solutions requiring high inputs, in comparison to the low-cost solutions proposed by each country’s small-scale farmers. “Governments would argue that [industrial solutions] are more productive,” says Wise. “The whole focus on productivity is misguided.”