Vincennes University

AGBS 434

Chapter 12

1)Consumers have been the greatest beneficiary of agriculture and food policy

 

 

2. Farmers’ interest in policy is fairly homogeneous.

 

 

 

3. Government policy is a major contributor to poor consumer nutrition.

 

 

 

4. Farming is increasingly becoming a public good.

 

 

5. Animal agriculture is becoming more interested in agricultural and food policy.

 

 

6. International forces will be relatively more important in determining U.S. farm policy.

 

 

7. Foreign farmers are becoming increasingly vocal about U.S. farm

 

 

8. While water issues are becoming less important, pesticide issues are becoming more important.

 

 

9. U.S. animal agriculture is in danger of becoming less competitive internationally

 

 

10. Food service is a major farm and food program stakeholder

 

 

11. Environmental and food safety regulations make farmers more independent of the developing supply chains.