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The Roosevelt-created grain reserve was a way to support the price of grain, not as a national security measure. National food reserves are usually used like t
by nl 6y ago
The Roosevelt-created grain reserve was a way to support the price of grain, not as a national security measure.
National food reserves are usually used like this (as a price buffer rather than a something to support security).
For example read about the National Raisin Reserve here: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/87144/15-strategic-reserves-unusual-products https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/87144/15-strategic-reser...
- unishark 6y agoBut one of the main reasons a floor on price is desired is to allow farmers to survive financially and therefore keep the country in control of its own food production.