I have yet to get a farm subsidy for my chicken farm, but I'll have 60 or so little pasture raised organic fatties ready for slaughter and sale as of June 23rd. About 6lbs a piece, butchered and bagged, $3/lb. Real food.

I understand the crop insurance angle and support it, as that is absolutely necessary for farmers who stick their necks out all year long for one shot at revenue. One bad hail storm close to harvest can ruin an entire crop.

As to the price supports, ethanol lobby, and the direct payments, not a fan and I cannot support that. Markets need to operate without as many artificial inputs as necessary.