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Originally Posted by Chi-Town
I know a dairy farmer who has a home here who is able to buy insurance to protect his business from milk price fluctuations in his home state.
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The Farm Bill had price supports for the dairy industry retained - thanks to lobbyists. So, if you think milk is overpriced at the grocery store, thank a lobbyist and the congressmen that were paid off.
The Farm Bill also took away 8 billion dollars in food stamps for the needy.