> Farm subsidies exist as an alternative to the granary system. Except that the granary system is counter-cyclical and actually provides food when there is a c

> Farm subsidies exist as an alternative to the granary system. Except that the granary system is counter-cyclical and actually provides food when there is a crisis. Subsides are pro-cyclical and can't do anything in less than 6 months on the quicker case, 1 year in general.