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“Family farmers are victims of public policy that gives preference to feeding animals over feeding people. This has encouraged the cheap grain policy of this nation and has made the beef cartel the biggest hog at the trough.” quote by Howard Lyman
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“Family farmers are victims of public policy that gives preference to feeding animals over feeding people. This has encouraged the cheap grain policy of this nation and has made the beef cartel the biggest hog at the trough.”

Howard Lyman

About This Quote

Source Speech: Interview on agricultural policy, 2015

Public policy favors animal feed over human food, harming family farmers and inflating meat prices.

In simple terms: Policies prioritize animal feed, hurting family farms.

Key Takeaway

Advocate for food policy reform.

Themes

agriculture policy justice

Mood

concerned determined

Type

advocacy political

When to use this quote

  • farmers
  • legislators
  • consumers
  • food retailers

Key Concepts

food security economic disparity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can consumers influence agricultural policy?
  • What alternatives exist to cheap grain subsidies?
A Different Perspective

Policy change is politically difficult and faces industry lobbying.

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