Southern New Jersey is home to a thriving agricultural community. We have many fresh market fruit and vegetable farms, nurseries, and seed farms. I also grew up on a farm, so I have first hand knowledge of agricultural issues. American farmers feed the nation and they also help feed the world. Our farmers are also able to grow crops in a cost-effective manner.
Food is most affordable in the United States.
We spend a smaller percentage of our income on food than all other industrialized nations. Our farmers perform a service and our farmers are in trouble. Natural disasters, extreme weather, fluctuating prices, uncertainties in international markets, and other factors have plagued our farmers the last couple of years. Now we are faced with farmers across the country who are in serious jeopardy. These farmers need assistance and there are several avenues the federal government can pursue to provide it.