By Caroline Melear

We are extremely fortunate to have an abundance of affordable food options in our grocery stores. Theoretically, this is, in part, thanks to a government program that protects farmers from weather and natural disasters and also ensures that food prices remain affordable and stable. The federal crop insurance program has provided this safety net for nearly 100 years. However, like so many big government programs, the FCIP has far exceeded its mandate and is partially responsible for subsidizing the public’s unhealthy diets.