Kinda touchy subject for me. We farm in Illinois. I saw a show on 60 minutes a year ago and it told about all of these cotton farmers that have went out of business because coorporations have taken over and moved the cotton industry overseas. So, these farmers-not because they want to-because they have to make a living-they are switching over to corn and soy beans-which in turn dribbles down to the midwest corn and soybean farmers. Higher quantities mean lower prices. And what I really wonder-If the people over seas who make 21 cents an hour or whatever are taking over the cotton industry-why are we paying more for fabric?
Originally Posted by mom-6
When I was growing up almost all the fields around here were cotton. Now very few are. Hope to see more in the future!