Most farmers are affected by economic and weather factors. A majority of farmers receive government subsidies to support the growth of certain crops like corn and soy. The government does this to ensure there is enough for the country. Without the subsidy, most farmers would grow other crops they deem beneficial to them economically. Growing corn takes time, and if the farmers are not supported, they will find it hard to grow some crops. Mass production of some crops keeps the production high and ensures the price stays low (Hanh et al., 2017). Therefore, food prices will also be low, which benefits the economy and ensures food security. Government support is vital as it ensures the farmers will always have a ready buyer for their crops. The farmers will receive support in terms of fertilizer and seeds, which lowers their farming costs. Low farming costs result in reduced food prices. There are crops the government will encourage farmers to oversupply. Such crops are used for generating money for growing processed foods.

The global market has a direct effect on farming (Ivanova et al., 2018). When the global farmers sell their produce at lower prices than American farmers, people will buy more of the international crops due to the low costs. Therefore, local farmers must ensure they reduce their production costs to remain competitive in the

The global market determines commodity prices. Therefore, farmers should ensure they remain competitive if they are to make profits and not losses.

Technological Factors

Farming practices are evolving as technology changes. There are new and...

…crops at competitive prices. Americans enjoy low food prices, and the only way to keep the prices low is by using workers who will accept low pay. Immigration laws have a direct impact on farming. With a reduced workforce, farmers are forced to hire expensive laborers, which results in increased farming costs and eventually high food prices.

When policies are made without involving all stakeholders, some effects will result in reduced production from farms or increased farming costs. Immigration laws affect the availability, meaning farmers have to seek expensive labor. The current policies restricting and hindering the immigration of people will result in a reduced labor force for farmers. The likelihood is that food prices might increase. Increased food costs will lead to reduced food security as many people will struggle to…