The federal government spends more than $20 billion a year on subsidies for farm businesses. About 39 percent of the nation's 2.1 million farms receive subsidies, with the lion's share of the handouts going to the largest producers of corn, soybeans, wheat, cotton, and rice.1
The government protects farmers against fluctuations in prices, revenues, and yields. It subsidizes their conservation efforts, insurance coverage, marketing, export sales, research, and other activities. Federal aid for crop farmers is deep and comprehensive.
However, agriculture is no riskier than many other industries, and it does not need an array of federal subsidies. Farm subsidies are costly to taxpayers, but they also harm the economy and the environment. Subsidies discourage farmers from innovating, cutting costs, diversifying their land use, and taking other actions needed to prosper in the competitive economy.
 
        
             
        
        
        
I believe that it is A
"Traded furs to make a profit"
 
        
             
        
        
        
Answer:
Estimate the quantity of raw materials to be purchased
Explanation:
Direct materials are the supplies that are used during the manufacturing process of a product. A direct material budget calculates the quantity of each material that has to be purchased in a specific period of time to be able to achieve the production goals that have been established. 
 
        
             
        
        
        
Answer: Pretty sure its A :)
Explanation: tell me if its wrong