University Study Validates “importance of revamping the U.S. food system towards a focus on organic practices”
Market prices and rising expenses” within conventional chemical agriculture causing financial strain on most farmers. Wealthy top 1% of farmers accepted nearly $2 million in federal subsidies on average Bottom 80% got $8,000. Genetically engineered crops singled out for poor financial record with farmers, Patent holders, not farmers, own GE seeds, and must repurchase them every year, putting farmers in a “financial straight jacket.” Farmers that develop a pesticide-induced disease after growing pesticide-tolerant GE crops likely to suffer lost income, increased health care costs, and other expenses.
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