http://openmarket.disqus.com/enFri, 03 Oct 2008 13:16:00 -0000http://www.openmarket.org/2008/07/31/putting-the-farm-bill-in-perspective/#comment-2824103The vast majority of the dollars in the farm bill are for subsidy programs such as food stamps, school lunches, etc. Most farmers will be lucky to see a fraction of the amount stated per farm in this post. <br><br>If you are wondering why the high prices of food, I would point you to the price of gas/diesel. The food has to get to the grocery store and someone has to pay for the transport. If you want to pay lower prices, go to a farmers market & cut out the transport middle man.Ryan LarsonFri, 03 Oct 2008 13:16:00 -0000