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If there was a farmer strike or the number of farmers dropped dangerously low, the profits for the field would go up and there would be more incentive for peopl

If there was a farmer strike or the number of farmers dropped dangerously low, the profits for the field would go up and there would be more incentive for people to specialize in farming. Are farmers really that important? We import a lot of food and heavily subsidize farmers already.

Clubber 5y ago
>Are farmers really that important? Only if you think eating is important. >We import a lot of food > In 2019, the United States ag exports account for $128.718 billion with soybeans, beef, veal, pork, poultry and fresh and processed fruits and veggies topping the list. United States agriculture imports total $127.6 billion with coffee and cocoa, fresh and processed vegetables, and grains and feeds accounting for the majority. We're a net exporter. We import a lot of speciality foods (coffee/cocoa) grains and livestock feed. Doesn't sound too appetizing. >heavily subsidize farmers already. I believe we mostly subsidize farmers to not produce things as to not flood the market (see agriculture during Great Depression). Ethanol is an exception though.