The problem with organic food is that yuppies buy it. If it wasn't a niche market, it would probably be cheaper, also you have to remember that growing food organically doesn't yield the same crop/quality as the 'normal' stuff, meaning they throw out half of their harvest because it's inedible.

eating local is hard for people in many places because depending on where you live....there might not be that much to snack on Living in Ontario, Canada is actually pretty good for local food, but in the winter it gets slightly ridiculous.