This thoughtful and perceptive piece was on Facebook, a place I rarely go and am glad I did.

[OldBaldy1701E]

29. When it all stops, you go plant those dollars and I will plant my seeds.

And, we will see which one creates food.

My father was never sitting on the level of assets you mention. I ought to know, since I was there living on the poverty line with him. You must have lived near one of those mega-'farms' that are more corporation than farm. Just so you know, they are going to destroy our food supply in the name of income. Those are the greedy, asset-hoarding 'farmers' you are thinking of.

My father never took a cent from the federal government while he was running his farm. Also, I find it very humorous that your argument seems to be more about the financial costs of farming than the act of farming. Again, that connection is one that corporate America forced on farmers. It is their desire to place a price tag on every, single, tiny thing, even things that should not have a price tag on them. (Healthcare, anyone?) It is their desire that everything has to have a 'profit'. They are why things are so screwed up in agriculture. But, they do not care.

Where do you think those food trucks get their food from, btw? How much is their overhead as pertains to taxes, fees, and restrictions that require additional money to operate? I bet the trucks don't cost nearly as much to operate as the farms do. I also know they would not exist with the food they prepare and serve. So, not the greatest comparison.