(CNSNews.com) – Over $2 million in taxpayer funds are going to “Developing an Eastern Broccoli Industry” through a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Grant.
“Eastern consumers’ demand for local broccoli is high, but that demand cannot be met until sufficiently adapted varieties are available and the distribution network is expanded,” the non-technical summary for the project explains.
Broccoli – that vile cruciferous weed.
“I do not like broccoli. And I haven’t liked it since I was a little kid and my mother made me eat it. And I’m President of the United States and I’m not going to eat any more broccoli.”
The demand for just about anything is high if the price is low enough. The “problem” here is that Eastern broccoli eaters aren’t willing to pay prices high enough to provide a profit for growers and/or transporters.
Grant writers are searching for more creative ways to gain free government grants.
Obviously they aren’t concerned with the flatulence from eating broccoli and the broken ribs from laughing because of the humorous affects on families, the negative impact on the environment and global warming.
Secretary of State Kerry says Broccoli induced Flatulence is a more dangerous enemy than ISIS.
They’re just doing that to piss off George Bush.
Suggestion. Rename piece “Shoppin’ Broccoli”
Cato,
“Secretary of State Kerry says Broccoli induced Flatulence is a more dangerous ENEMA than ISIS.”
There. Fixed it for ya.
I like broccoli, there are far worse things than broccoli, cooked brussel sprouts for instance which look and smell like baby shit.
geoff, you’ve never had cooked spinach? I prefer brussels sprouts over spinach, broccolli over brussel sprouts.
I scrub my dishes with broccoli. 😀
Fresh sprouts steamed with melted cheddar cheese.
Yum.
For a while.
I like spinach but I prefer to eat it raw and uncooked.
Geoff, that sounds pretty damn healthy! I just juiced some raw spinach, kale and beets. Tastes like dirt, but it really boosts the nitric oxide. And no side effects.