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It's actually a compliment to America. For most of human history, the problem societies always faced is how to feed its growing population in a sustainable manner. America has managed to meld science, mechanization, capital finance and law to create a small corps of extremely efficient farmers that feed millions not just in America but the world over.
"Fatties" issue aside, America should be proud of its agribusiness abilities.
Where does my perspective come from? I just came from a medical mission trip helping dirt poor farmers/farm folk in far flung provinces in the Philippines. I saw first hand the ABSOLUTE MISERY the unholy alliance of low capital agriculture, small plots, and low tech can wreak in the lives of people. This is the same story in many Third World countries. This and many other experiences definitely increased my already sizable respect for American farmers.
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