I confess I have not read all the posts to this point, but...
They are not *trying* to create food shortages, they ARE creating them.
Frankly, any farmer who takes their money to do the very contrary of his vocation is an absolute coward and, possibly, committing a very serious sin. [I know the Anti-Vulgarity Brigade will love this, but...] Just tell the Feds to "Go to Hell!" or "F*ck off!" Cooperating with their agenda not only harms others, but also harms themselves and their loved ones. The same can be said of those who cooperate in the non-delivery of fertilizer, etc. This is war; choose a side and be a man.