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Unfortunately, God only allows one George S Patton per century!

George Patton was a lucky man in that world events were just right for his genius to flower.

Sixty five years later the climate has changed.

franco b wrote:A farmer has to consider the land he has and the local climate before deciding what crop to plant; what plant will thrive best according to its nature.

Until the government subsidies kick in and the farmer decides to plant what crops will bring in the most money.

jpete wrote:

franco b wrote:A farmer has to consider the land he has and the local climate before deciding what crop to plant; what plant will thrive best according to its nature.

Until the government subsidies kick in and the farmer decides to plant what crops will bring in the most money.

That's called pragmatism. Works for now but in the conflict with nature will eventually fail.

franco b wrote:

jpete wrote:

franco b wrote:A farmer has to consider the land he has and the local climate before deciding what crop to plant; what plant will thrive best according to its nature.

Until the government subsidies kick in and the farmer decides to plant what crops will bring in the most money.

That's called pragmatism. Works for now but in the conflict with nature will eventually fail.

Like the massive corn crop?

Once again, thanks to government incentives, the market is tilted and one little wobble crushes the whole system.

But thankfully, the smart ones had government crop insurance so they'll do nothing all season and collect a big paycheck in the fall.

jpete wrote:Like the massive corn crop?

Once again, thanks to government incentives, the market is tilted and one little wobble crushes the whole system.

But thankfully, the smart ones had government crop insurance so they'll do nothing all season and collect a big paycheck in the fall.

Sometimes it is a blessing to be dumb and happy and not have the perception you have to be aware of error.

I didn't realize this (albiet most don't either) The crop insurance premiums are paid for by the Taxpayer...not the farmer.

http://wisconsinreporter.com/crop-insur ... ll-sides-2

Ed.A wrote:I didn't realize this (albiet most don't either) The crop insurance premiums are paid for by the Taxpayer...not the farmer.

http://wisconsinreporter.com/crop-insur ... ll-sides-2

An even better deal!

Heck, just water the fields with Chlorox and skip that whole harvesting phase.

You get paid anyway!

Let's clarify that you're not talking about the small family farms that struggle every year to get in enough feed for their milkers & keep food on the table for their families. Just hoping you don't lump all farmers together like you seem to do with people in general. I'm sure you could find more facts on u-tube

Not lumping them all together.

Just illustrating how government policies produce "unintended consequences" and distort the market.

WTF, they subsidise ski resorts when they have a bad winter--what do they put on the table that are necessities? But, I understand what you are saying.

They do?

Is there a Federally subsidized snow insurance?

I'll check but I don't think any of the small local farmers get crop ins. around here, maybe it's just for over so many acres. Some around me have already plowed under & will plant winter wheat to try & make something & return some minerals to the soil. Wasn't long ago I ran into the Head of the Pa. Dept. of Agriculture & he said it wasn't looking good at all for most of the locals, he just lives a few miles from me & he & his brother are two of our Township Commissioners, that's how I know him & see him from time to time.

I know for a fact they did Sugarbush & Killington back in the 70's but not Mad-River Glen which was just a Ma & Pa resort--and the rich continue to get richer--surpraaaase, surpraaaase as Gomer would say

There is a little ski resort near Erie, Peak & Peak I believe & they went under a while back & now an outfit that owns about half the businesses in Erie got the place at Sheriff's Sale, I'd bet that if there is anything to get they will get it. Not that they don't do a good bit around the Erie area but it seems that only the big guys get the breaks.