Is Our Food Supply Secure?

The U.S. food supply is one of the safest, most abundant supplies in the world, thanks in large part to modern agriculture. What would happen to our food supply if this ability to produce large quantities of nutritious food is eliminated? Where would we get our food from? It’s a scary thought, but one that needs to be considered.

In 2008, due to our dependence on foreign oil, the United States faced record-setting fuel prices. Imagine for a moment what might happen to our food prices in a similar scenario, where the U.S. is forced to rely on other countries for food production. If that seems far fetched, it’s only because we’ve become complacent in our appreciation of the American farmer. According to the Agriculture Council of America, today’s farmer feeds about 144 people worldwide. In 1960, that number was 25.8.

Think for a moment if most of the food consumed in the U.S. was imported. Not only would food costs rise because of importation, the safety of our food supply could also be at risk. American farmers take great pride and care in providing their country with safe and nutritious food, but they won’t have the opportunity to do so if they are pushed out of the industry by activist groups intent on destroying modern American agriculture.

Support from consumers is a pivotal part of maintaining the country’s domestic food supply. By building stronger ties between farmers and consumers, consumers gain a greater knowledge and appreciation for their food source. Modern agricultural practices have enabled farmers to keep costs down while still delivering an adequate supply of quality nutritional products. Confined animal feeding operations make it feasible for producers to make a living off of and continue farming. They make it possible for consumers to buy affordable groceries. If these types of farms go away, who will provide us with turkey, chicken, pork, dairy and beef supplies?

What would you do if you couldn’t buy domestic meat products? We encourage you to learn more about farming and visit a farm to better understand why modern farming practices exist. American farmers need our support!