Question

AGBU 440-01, Agricultural Policy

Explain why the US government is involved in agriculture

Answer 1

In spite of their huge contribution, the farmers of the developing country can not meet the requirement for economic growth due to lack of tools, money, skills for the agricultural development. Sometimes pest and disease destroy crops for which there is limited production.

For the last 50 years, the US government is working to provide the Scientific knowladge and technology to those who need it.. U.S Government's Global hunger and food security initiative with the U.S Agriculture department has provided new strategy for agricultural research. many agencies have taken partnership with the U.S Government in the agricultural research.

U.S Government helps the farmers with price support subsidy, inspect food to ensure the safety of American public.This department also helps to expand the agricultural product which improves the international economic development.

These are the main reasons for which U.S Government is involved in agriculture.