The system we have today is economic slavery and it is supported by both parties. They take from your pocket and give it to companies as subsidies who give it back to the politicians as contributions (laundering). In return regulations amd sometimes outright monopoly status is given to the company. Try starting a peanut farm without a license. Try selling milk at prices lower than the government thinks should be allowed. Try selling eggs without joining the Egg Board.
So food prices go up because government said so and they launch welfare programs to feed the poor.
Now everyone is beholden to big fat government.