U.S. Dairy Policy and Cheese Program

The video explores the U.S. government's involvement in managing milk prices, starting with Jimmy Carter's campaign promise to support farmers. The government decided to increase milk demand by purchasing dairy products, leading to a massive cheese surplus. Quality control measures were implemented to ensure cheese standards. The surplus led to storage issues, famously resulting in cheese caves. Ronald Reagan later addressed the surplus by distributing cheese to food banks. Efforts were made to reduce milk supply and create real demand, highlighting challenges in unwinding price controls.

What was Jimmy Carter's stance on guaranteeing farmers a profit during his presidential campaign?

• He was in favor of guaranteeing farmers a profit.

• He was against guaranteeing farmers a profit.

• He wanted to eliminate farming subsidies.

• He had no opinion on the matter.

What was the government's chosen method to increase milk prices?

• Reducing milk production costs

• Lowering the supply of milk

• Increasing the demand for milk

• Importing milk from other countries

Why did the government decide to buy cheese instead of milk?

• Cheese is easier to stockpile and transport.

• Cheese is more popular than milk.

• Cheese has a longer shelf life.

• Cheese is cheaper to produce.

What was Bob Aschebrock's role in the cheese program?

• He was a cheese grader.

• He was a cheese producer.

• He was a cheese marketer.

• He was a cheese distributor.

What was one of the flavor defects Bob Aschebrock looked for in cheddar cheese?

• Salty

• Spicy

• Bitter

• Sweet

Where did the government store the surplus cheese?

• In warehouses in Wisconsin

• In refrigerated trucks

• In government buildings

• In caves in Kansas

What was the media's reaction to the cheese caves?

• They criticized the cheese quality.

• They praised the government.

• They ignored it.

• They went nuts.

What did Ronald Reagan have to deal with regarding the cheese program?

• Increasing cheese production

• Reducing cheese prices

• Finding a market for the surplus cheese

• Improving cheese quality

How did the government eventually distribute the surplus cheese?

• By using it in school lunches

• By giving it away at food banks

• By exporting it

• By selling it at a discount

What campaign led to an increase in real demand for milk?

• Milk is Good

• Got Milk?

• Drink More Milk

• Milk for All