Animal Quote by Howard Lyman
“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.”
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.
Advocate for food policy reform.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- farmers
- legislators
- consumers
- food retailers
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can consumers influence agricultural policy?
- What alternatives exist to cheap grain subsidies?
Policy change is politically difficult and faces industry lobbying.