This work examines reasons for protecting the farm industry in the U.S. and researches the history, as well as the origin
of
protectionism in the farm industry. The paper questions who is protecting the farming industry and looks at the advantages, as well as the
disadvantages. The paper also examines who is gaining and who is suffering from this policy. Paper Outline: Introduction Historical Information Tariff Timeline Protectionism: The Facts Advantages of Protectionism Disadvantages of Protectionism Who Gains from Protectionism Failing Farms - Hungry People Saving Farms - Feeding the Hungry Summary and Conclusion Works Cited