Norway Paid Farmers Not to Farm

Did you know Norway once paid farmers not to grow food? In the 1900s Norway produced more food

than it could sell, especially milk and meat. To prevent prices from collapsing,

the government paid farmers to reduce production or leave fields unused. Over time,

these payments weren’t just about food. Farmers were also paid to maintain landscapes,

protect rural communities, and keep small farms alive in harsh terrain. It sounds strange today…but it helped

stabilize prices and shape Norway’s modern farming system. Follow for more surprising Nordic

history