text: According to Farm Aid over 300 family farms are sold on average every year in the USA.  People need to spend more on local food to support the farmers' in our area and help them stay financially viable.  With global warming/climate change, food production will go down worldwide; it already has in many regions due to drought, flooding and other severe weather.  Also, according to research reported by the Rodale Institute and the book "The Soil Will Save Us" written by Kristin Ohlson, no till, organic, perennial small family farms can sequester ALL the carbon released into the atmosphere!  Organic small family farmers deserve our respect and support. We have the cheapest food in the world right here in the USA.  Let's spend a little more on local, healthy whole food to help make ourselves healthier and the planet. Also, eat much less meat and dairy; and pay a little more for grass-fed, organic products that don't torture.