Agriculture Quote by Calvin Coolidge
“The measure discriminates definitely against products which make up what has been universally considered a program of safe farming. The bill upholds as ideals of American farming the men who grow cotton, corn, rice, swine, tobacco, or wheat and nothing else. These are to be given special favors at the expense of the farmer who has toiled for years to build up a constructive farming enterprise to include a variety of crops and livestock.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Unknown (likely political statement)
The bill favors single‑crop farmers, disadvantaging diversified growers.
In simple terms: Policy rewards narrow agriculture over varied farms.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for fair agricultural policy.
Themes
agriculture
policy
equity
Mood
critical
concerned
Type
political
analytical
When to use this quote
- farmers' markets
- legislative hearings
- crop diversification
Key Concepts
economics
legislation
rural development
Questions to Reflect On
- What incentives could balance crop diversity?
- How does this affect small farmers?
A Different Perspective
Complex politics may limit change.
