Barack Obama - Should the U.S. end agricultural subsidies?

The U.S. should not end agricultural subsidies.

Safety net, help organic farmers, and incentives for new farmers

posted by RyanWApproved 7/18/2008 3:22 PM

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Safety net, help organic farmers, and incentives for new farmers

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Barack Obama's Plan
Ensure Economic Opportunity For Family Farmers
-Strong Safety Net for Family Farmers: Obama will fight for farm programs that provide family farmers with stability and predictability. Obama will implement a $250,000 payment limitation so that we help family farmers — not large corporate agribusiness. Obama will close the loopholes that allow mega farms to get around the limits by subdividing their operations into multiple paper corporations.
-Encourage Organic and Local Agriculture: Obama will help organic farmers afford to certify their crops and reform crop insurance to not penalize organic farmers. He also will promote regional food systems.
-Encourage Young People to Become Farmers: Obama will establish a new program to identify and train the next generation of farmers. He will also provide tax incentives to make it easier for new farmers to afford their first farm.

Posted on 7/14/2008 6:46:45 PM by RyanWApproved 7/18/2008 3:22 PM

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