I didn’t realize that our agricultural subsidies were almost all carbohydrates. I was surprised by the appearance of tobacco and cotton. Personally, I love the make up of the White House garden as is, all those beautiful fruits, vegetables and herbs. Wouldn’t it be lovely, if the small organic farmers were similarly subsidized. Perhaps, fruits and vegetables would be less expensive, thereby encouraging more consumption and though the logic of supply and demand, prices would then stabilize into an affordable rate. I hear that a big reason for many people not consuming fruits and vegetables is the expense, this might be the way for more healthful eating. Obesity is a tremendous drain on our medical system, decreasing the obesity rate would be a big savings medically as a whole for our society.
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If The White House Garden Grew Subsidized Crops
03 Friday Jun 2011
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