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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Yes, but only temporarily to stabilize prices and not for corporate farms.
We should be getting rid of the capitalization of our food industry. Subsidies are abused by large corporate conglomerate, and farmers are starving. Subsidies aren't the appropriate answer any more.
Food is life. Be fair and sensible.
Nationalize all farming.
Yes, but only eco-friendly farms without animal agriculture
Yes, if the subsidies go to family or collective farmers and organic producers.
Yes but only small local, organic farms.
No, nationalize all industry.
Yes, while dissolving agribusiness corporations and Monsanto
Yes, but to a much lesser extent.
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Yes but only farmers who meet consistent levels of reduction. NOT farmers who reduce NOTHING at all for more than one year.
Yes, but only for plant-based/vegan farms
Yes, but no subsidies for animal agriculture, as it is a needlessly cruel and destructive portion of the industry
Yes, and all basic necessities (like food, healthcare, and housing) should be made free
It should be up to the owners of the farms
Yes, but only for farms that do not support animal agriculture.
Yes, by way of nationalization of the farming industry.
No, collectivise large farms
No, Nationalize agriculture
The government is controlling the farm industry with subsidies. A committee of specialist in the area should reevaluate the program yearly of not more often.
No, but nationalize the food supply
Yes, but only for crop farms. Animal farming should not be subsidized and should be abolished.
No, but ensure measures are in place to prevent corporate farms from monopolizing the industry.
Yes, but priority should go to small farms with affirmative action, and reduce waste
Yes, but only for organic farms and small local farms instead of large corporations
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