In general, we run the farm like a business instead of a welfare recipient, and we adhere to historically-validated patterns.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Do we need farm program reform? Absolutely.
The farm subsidy program is something that was put into place over 60 years ago, and it was put into place to do one thing, and it's turned into something else.
Look at our farmers' markets today, bursting with heritage breeds and heirloom varieties, foods that were once abundant when we were an agricultural nation, but that we have lost touch with. Bringing all these back helps us connect to our roots, our communities and helps us feed America the proper way.
One out of every 12 jobs in the economy is connected in some way, shape or form to what happens on the farm.
It was in the best interests of Zavala and other counties that we move forward with a farm bill and provide certainty to ranchers, farmers, food banks, and other providers.
As the Republican platforms says, the welfare of the farmer is vital to that of the whole country.
Upon the farm of the uncle with whom I lived, we did know of the mortgage as some dreadful damper on youthful hopes of things that could not be bought. I do have a vivid recollection that the major purpose of a farm was to produce a living right on the spot for the family.
When you meet the farmers and go to the farms, you see that they treat their animals like they're family. It makes a big difference.
My real emphasis is on the farmers who are taking care of the land, the farmers who are really thinking about our nourishment.
We need to make sure the Department of Agriculture is promoting farmers and ranchers.
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