> Those plots would still be owned by farmers, and planting trees on them would bring in close to zero revenue. There are lots of farming subsidies out there.

> Those plots would still be owned by farmers, and planting trees on them would bring in close to zero revenue. There are lots of farming subsidies out there. Even subsidies for letting the land return to (and maintain it in) its "natural" state. Source: Family members do this in Iowa.