Very true, government subsidies and economic interference extends far beyond agriculture. In fact, there are very few areas of the economy that aren’t impacted by government subsidies, regulation, and laws in some form or another. Rollback is an excellent new book by Thomas E. Woods, Jr. that explores the fallacy that government intervention can increase the living standards of people and society in general.

Thanks for passing along that website! I’ll definitely refer to it in the future.

The government has been subsidizing people to NOT grow food on their land since the Great Depression. It is an absurd policy that assumes government bureaucrats can manage land and decisions better than property owners themselves. Government heavily subsidizes some crops, heavily regulates local food systems, and pays some to not grow anything at all. It is absolutely ridiculous and we are fortunate to live in a time when people are drifting away from government in favor of local community and entrepreneurship.

Thanks for the comment!

Best,

David K

Might read a new book out about Americans finally taking a stand against govt. cause each of us are watching Wisconson unfolding & more states to follow.
http://www.booksbyoliver.com

Living in rural America, I have neighbors actually paid not to grow crops & they are paid well. However, their 2,000+ acres just sit idle. Great article. Thanks.