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The first major federal farm subsidies in the U.S. were established in 1933 with the passage of the
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(AAA) as part of President
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New Deal. The AAA provided payments to farmers in exchange for reducing their production of certain crops, with the goal of raising prices and incomes for struggling farmers during the Great Depression and Dust Bowl.

Here's a breakdown of the context and significance of the first farm subsidies:
  • Context:
    The U.S. was experiencing the Great Depression, and farmers faced severe economic hardship due to overproduction of crops after World War I and the devastating effects of the Dust Bowl.

  • Goal:
    The primary objective was to stabilize agricultural markets by reducing surplus crops and increasing crop prices and farmers' incomes.

  • Method:
    The AAA introduced a system where farmers could receive government payments for agreeing to limit their output of certain commodity crops.

  • Legacy:
    This act marked the beginning of the modern era of federal agricultural policy and established the foundation for future farm bills that continue to provide support to farmers and shape the nation's food and resource management policies today.