I don't mind supporting the "family" farmer, but strict conditions and limits need to be set to ensure support goes to those that really need it.
I agree with you completely. I would probably not have a problem supporting a family farmer, even if it meant higher food prices and no subsidies.
However, agribusiness is a huge enough welfare queen as it stands now. They don't need any more help from the taxpayer. -- "At the moment of conception."
Everyone is having trouble these days including the farmers. We met this one guy that spends 90k a year and only gets 85k back. He does it because he wants to. If it wasn't for his well that he sold some rights to the water company awhile back, he wouldnt be making it. Hes losing 5k a year just so he can get corn on our tables. You might not be grateful of what you got but alot of people are.
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