[ozzymandus]

This will draw a lot of hate from the farmer-haters who think we get rich on govt. subsidies. That ended for most farmers years ago.

[dp0622]

What would 2 or 3 things would help the small farmer most?

Are there many left?

[PeterPrinciple]

This will draw a lot of hate from the farmer-haters who think we get rich on govt. subsidies. That ended for most farmers years ago.

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Yes the subsidies just moved to those with better lobbying skills. Gov’t got out of direct payments to farmers and subsidized the crop insurance industry as ONE example.

What happens when you take the risk out of farming?

This is just one example and now think of all the other lobbying.

[thinden]

Not really.

A rising tide lifts all ships

Everyone will benefit from lower taxes