I found an interesting article in the New York Times discussing “farm” subsidies that greatly effect the price of healthy fresh produce versus unhealthy soft drinks, milk, and meat. While soy is mentioned as a subsidized crop, the article suggests that it’s mainly for fat, not the protein. While I do benefit from the subsidy of soy bean crops, I would gladly pay more for soy products, if it meant the country would pay less for fresh fruit and produce.

Check out the article here: http://www.nytimes.com

My apologies if the New York Times link causes problems.