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Why is healthy food so expensive in America? Blame the Farm Bill that Congress always renews to make burgers cheaper than salad

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Why is healthy food so expensive in America? Blame the Farm Bill that Congress always renews to make burgers cheaper than salad

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U.S. News@beehaw.org · 1 year ago

'Farm Bill programs should be revised to incentivize fruits, vegetables, and other healthy foods and to make them more accessible and affordable.'

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Don’t worry, it’s just to make sure we have enough retirement fund for everyone*

*everyone that survives until 65 67

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