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Old 10-05-2014, 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Chi-Town View Post
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.
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.