Is this actually true? I'm trying to think here, because aside from last year, I can't think of the last time we actually got federal aid. Maybe 2010 ish?
there are a bunch of different types of subsidies and angles and such, some being soft and indirect. corn is shit for ethanol and heavily subsidized, US corn is protected from competing with brazilian sugar, etc.
ag subsidies are some of the largest however you decide to measure things ---
What Are Government Subsidies?
Subsidies are cash grants or loans used to encourage or promote certain behaviors. Learn about government subsidies in oil, farming, health care, and more.
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Imagine how high your food bill would be if the US had to import a high percentage of our food, or there were no fed subsidies for farms. You’d spend $1000/mo at Dunkin and McD instead of $400/mo
it's not nearly that simple as it's not like they are directly subsidizing US customer costs. there's certainly arguments for minimally rather large change in the structure.
How Farm Subsidies Affect the U.S. Economy
Farm subsidies are federal government funds paid to U.S. agribusinesses. They help reduce the risk farmers endure, but only five crops are subsidized.
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