A farm subsidy is a form of financial aid paid to farmers by the government. The purpose of the aid can be to supplement their income or influence the cost and supply of agricultural products. The U.S. government pays farmers more than $20 Billion a year in farm subsidies. Proponents argue that the subsides are necessary since net farm income has decline by 32% between 2014 and 2015. Opponents argue that the farmers should fend for themselves and point out that 2,300 farmers who do not grow crops receive annual subsidies.
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@4Q2QYFY5yrs5Y
Yes, and bring back the strategic grain reserve in a growing program to buffer exports, humanitarian aid, and our own food supply against climate disaster.
@dnilasor5yrs5Y
Only Black and Hispanic Farmers. Real Hispanic and not people that look White.
@danhughes5yrs5Y
Government should stimulate / support business when needed. Food security is a nation security issue and should be considered as such.
@8X6RGPBIndependent4yrs4Y
Yes, but only in cases of high demand and low supply.
@95ZZZZV3yrs3Y
Yes, but only for farmers that don’t use GMO’s
@8JR4MQK4yrs4Y
Yes, but make sure the subsidies are ecologically safe and they are regularly evaluated, are local
@84ZWD6LLibertarian4yrs4Y
No, unless there is an emergency such as a drought
@9CGS34F2yrs2Y
Yes but only for farmers who run sustainable farms that prioritize the well-being of the animals.
No, collectivise large farms
@93V2PZS3yrs3Y
Yes, but only small local farms and nationalize big farm corporations
Yes, but only for crop farms. Animal farming should not be subsidized and should be abolished.
Yes to plant based farming. Farms that deal in animal agriculture should not receive subsidies.
@2YPV6CW5yrs5Y
Yes, for small farms (<1000 total acres) and for crops that are part of policy (eg. a phased-out subsidy to tobacco farmers to replace with a different crop over 5 year)
@2DV2T8RProgressive5yrs5Y
Yes, but only for cruelty-free, cage-free, environmentally-sustainable farms that adhere to government standards and regulations created by the EPA.
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