In our American system of free markets, cooperation is the key. This means voluntary exchanges are made between consenting parties. You can only do something in a market system that other people want. This maximizes the efficiency of resource use. As farmers this means we take care of our land, our animals, our water and our families to produce what consumers want to eat and at a price they are willing to pay.
Free markets do work.
We have made a successful living as farmers for 33 years doing just that. We chose as a matter of principle not to participate in any government farm programs. We made that decision years ago and have never regretted it. This is an important distinction compared to the Five Year Farm Bills that are routinely passed by Congress. Most people assume all farmers are subsidized by the federal government.