• Chippys_mittens@lemmy.world
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    7 days ago

    Starvation never entered the picture because there is a safety net and has been one since the dust bowl. Farmgate value for most products is terrible which is why they get so many subsidies and tax breaks.

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      7 days ago

      It’s a shame their products aren’t valued more, since they are the raw materials for so much including life. I still don’t support bailing out farmers who voted for this. I guess I would rather bail out farmers than bankers or oil barons or ranchers, as if I have a choice. Anyways, we can’t be sure this money is even going to the right people with this admin.