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Episode 143 - The Story Behind America's "Government Cheese" And The Massive Caves Used To Store It

History Uncovered

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The Historical Context of America’s Government Cheese Program

This chapter examines the origins and implications of America's government cheese program from the 1980s, exploring its ties to past agricultural policies and efforts to manage food prices. It also reveals the program's unintended consequences and the evolution of cheese storage facilities in the modern era.

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