Comments on: Time to be Thankful

By: Chuck

Chuck — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:15:19 +0000

I guess you don’t really understand the complexity of international agribusiness. I wish is was as simple as you would like it to be.

Same for all the demanding dependents on govt. welfare programs. I’m sure you know that the biggest part of the USDA budget is for food assistance. None of which goes to farmers.

All farmers I know would gladly give up subsidies if we played on a level field. Now if you could convince the EU, South American countries, etc. to get rid of them . . .

By: phil

phil — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 20:17:08 +0000

Frankly, Chuck, in this neck of the woods, I have yet to hear a farmer express anything but a sense of entitlement to the fruits of someone else’s paycheck.

By: phil

phil — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 20:03:35 +0000

Bitter? No. Tired of the double standard? You bet.

Have you ever met a farmer who didn’t show his/her gratitude?
I have never met or heard of one who has, or feels a need to.

Do you doubt the economics necessary to supply you with the quality and quantity of safe food you have?
Yes I do, unequivocally.

By: Chuck

Chuck — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 19:05:42 +0000

You sound kind of bitter Phil. Have you ever met a farmer who didn’t show his/her gratitude? Do you doubt the economics necessary to supply you with the quality and quantity of safe food you have?

By: phil

phil — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:16:07 +0000

Like in Canada, US farmers receive a huge subsidy from the rest of society. It is time farmers showed some gratitude for that.

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AgWired » Blog Archives » Happy Thanksgiving From South Dakota! — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:56:55 +0000

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