Food...The foundation of Everyone's Security

Food...The Foundation of Everyone’s Security
New York City, Los Angeles, and a small Arkansas town...What do these geographically and culturally diverse locations have in common? A first glance would lead you to believe they have nothing in common, but after a closer investigation, one common tie can be found. Each location whether metropolitan or rural, is affected by America’s leading industry, agriculture. When a family gathers for a Sunday dinner of steak and potatoes, they are reaping the benefits of American farmers. When a vegetarian searches the grocery store isles in search of non-meat products, he or she is facing the effects of American farmers and their agriculture products. In short, American farmers’ are responsible for supplying American’s with their daily bread baskets. As president George W. Bush stated in a recent forum pertaining to America’s nutritional needs, “Food is the foundation of everyone’s security.” No statement could be more tr...