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Farmers on the plains struggled to make a living when they had to rely on weather conditions to see them through. They had to deal with drought, locusts and grass fires which threatened their crops.

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What did not help farmers make agriculture more profitable on the great plains?

large-scale irrigation


Should farmers be able to sell their land to developers if they want to do so?

Yes, many farmers don't make any money at all. They struggle to keep their farm operating and making money to support their family. When a farmer has no other option of making money, they need to sell a portion of their land to make a profit.


How did the sharecropping system make it hard for small farmers to improve their standard of living?

It kept them dirt poor and always indebted to their landlords.


Why do farmers not get paid as much as they should?

Some farmers make a great deal of money. If no farmer received "as much as they should" we would have no farmers. Many farmers do so as a hobby. We only have a hundred acres or less and do not expect to make our living on farming. It is a hobby for us and we can do alright. Hay cost about $1.00 a bale to make and I get $3.75 currently. Can you triple money in a season? Farmers can do well and the wealth is in the land and property they own. There are many professions that pay worse per hour and the way of life is not as great.


Why do farmers suffer from low incomes?

Well, honey, let me break it down for you. Farmers often struggle with low incomes due to a variety of factors such as unpredictable weather conditions, fluctuating market prices, high production costs, and stiff competition. It's a tough gig trying to make a living off the land, but those farmers are some of the hardest working folks out there.