In my long life I've never walked into a grocery store and found the shelves, reefers, and freezers anything but totally full of good food at affordable prices. This near miracle was possible due in part to government intervention in the ag market place. A farmer friend says he happily receives his government money when he thinks of the "free" money, free or subsidized housing, and free medical care welfare recipient's get for doing nothing while he has to work 355 days a year for his government money and has to pay someone to take care of his cattle during his 10-day annual vacation. Comparing welfare to government support for ag is a false equivalency.
I wish this thread would die quickly.