31. Minority farmers, family farmers and labor unions openly oppose the Iowa farmer. 32. Moreover, though the evidence is mixed, some economists argue that the billions of dollars in federal payments are helping to drive out family farmers and ranchers. 33. Most family farmers we talked to pick their produce one or two days before the market. 34. Moore says the small family farmer had no place to sell the animals. 35. On crop insurance, ethanol, price supports, and flood relief, Bradley voted against family farmers, Harkin said. 36. On Thursday, the president vetoed it after inviting a South Dakota family farmer and a wealthy self-made businessman from New York to speak in favor of the veto. 37. Opponents said the bill would make farmers vulnerable to price fluctuations and drive many family farmers out of business. 38. Participants said some environmental and public interest groups opposed removing the limits because of the impact on family farmers. 39. Representatives of the cattle, pork and poultry industries all asked the committee to keep the family farmer in mind. 40. Since the days of Thomas Jefferson, Americans have felt a bond with the small family farmer. |