Farm Bill Subsidizes Crop Insurance Premiums:Coverage critical as risks stand in the way of reward

摘要

AS consumer demand for fruits and vegetables increases, so do the production risks for those farmers that grow these crops. We have seen the cost of producing .fruit and vegetables increase from the normal rise in inflation but also we are requiring these farmers to increase their inputs to insure the safety and security of our food supply.At the same time, we are encouraging consumers to eat more fruits and vegetables for health reasons. Higher costs are making it more difficult for some consumers to respond to that call. There is declining per capita consumption of produce since 2000. This decline is not seen as a result of consumers valuing produce less, it is instead evidence that higher prices and a difficult economy are making it more difficult for consumers to purchase these higher-priced fruits and vegetables.