How Bad Policy is Hurting Farmers and Food Consumers | Damian Mason
Ag Entertainment
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1h 4m
Government intervention is reshaping agriculture—and not for the better. In this episode, Damian Mason speaks with economist and author Dr. Richard Sexton, whose book Food Fight challenges misguided food policies and their consequences for farmers, consumers, and global supply chains. Topics include proposals for government-run grocery stores, the inefficiencies promoted by U.S. farm subsidies, the environmental harm caused by biofuel mandates, and the unintended impacts of the Conservation Reserve Program. A critical conversation on how policy can either support or sabotage the future of agriculture.
Key discussion points:
- Why government grocery stores could reduce food access and raise prices
- The unintended consequences of small farm subsidies
- Environmental tradeoffs of biofuel mandates
- CRP's role in offshoring production and harming ecosystems
- How to reform U.S. ag policy for sustainability and efficiency
The Business of Agriculture Podcast with Damian Mason is Sponsored by:
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