Polls :: Down on the Farm Radio

Feeding the world

Is it our responsibility to feed the world while we spend ourselves into fiscal insolvency?

Yes, Jesus said when you provide for least of these, you have provided for me.
Yes, without this use of surplus my corn would be worth less.
No, let these organizations fund their own food relief efforts.
No, I have enough to eat, let the balance of the world "eat cake"!

Results

"Total voters : 46"

USDA's decision

Was the USDA's decision to deregulate Roundup Ready Alfalfa correct?

Yes
No

What should it have been?

No Roundup Ready Alfalfa.
Allow it, but only in select zones of the country.
Other.

Results

"Total voters : 18"

Cutting the farm program.

If the political party that best represents your viewpoint decided to persue the dismantling of the farm program to save our nation billions, would you support it?

Not if it took away disaster payments.
Only if crop insurance rates were set by law.
Yes, take it all away.
Yes, only if foodstamps go away too.

Results

"Total voters : 42"

Animal welfare...

Has the coverage of animal welfare issues changed the way you view the purchase of meat, milk or eggs?

Yes. I no longer buy eggs.
Yes. Only buy products that are raised humanely.
No. Animal rights activists can kiss my behind.

Results

"Total voters : 38"

Producers and Packers

In regards to U.S. livestock producers not getting their fair share of the pie, do you:

Feel the USDA DOJ should set the price producers must receive from the packer.
Feel the USDA should publish pricing information and let the public decide through their purchases and their ultimate control of the market.
You don't give a damn 'cause your mouth is full.

Results

"Total voters : 33"

Oil and ethanol subsidies

Given the state of our economy, can oil or ethanol subsidies be justified?

Oil’s can because a large part of our economy and national defense revolves around it.
Ethanol deserves the same attention because of its contribution to our environment.
No industry deserves a subsidy in an economy like ours.
I don’t care because I ride a mule to work.

Results

"Total voters : 44"

Public opinion and food policy.

Should public opinion or science be the only consideration when establishing public food policy?

Yes, we want to tell you what we eat and science be damned.
We need a little bit of both science and opinion.
You tell us, after all the government knows best.

Results

"Total voters : 33"

Food stamps

What do you think about New York's proposal on banning the purchase of "sugary drinks" with food stamps?

Great! It's a good start to promoting healthier choices.
Let's take it a step further and also limit the purchases to staples and generic items only. Just like the good old days!
Let people buy what ever they want.
I don't care.

Results

"Total voters : 60"

Cloned Competition Animals

Should clones of prize winning animals be allowed to compete in 4-H or FFA competitions?

Yes
No
Indifferent

Results

"Total voters : 66"

Polls

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Feeding the world

Is it our responsibility to feed the world while we spend ourselves into fiscal insolvency?

USDA's decision

Was the USDA's decision to deregulate Roundup Ready Alfalfa correct?

What should it have been?

Cutting the farm program.

If the political party that best represents your viewpoint decided to persue the dismantling of the farm program to save our nation billions, would you support it?

Animal welfare...

Has the coverage of animal welfare issues changed the way you view the purchase of meat, milk or eggs?

Producers and Packers

In regards to U.S. livestock producers not getting their fair share of the pie, do you:

Oil and ethanol subsidies

Given the state of our economy, can oil or ethanol subsidies be justified?

Public opinion and food policy.

Should public opinion or science be the only consideration when establishing public food policy?

Food stamps

What do you think about New York's proposal on banning the purchase of "sugary drinks" with food stamps?

Cloned Competition Animals

Should clones of prize winning animals be allowed to compete in 4-H or FFA competitions?

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