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the Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Farmers overproduced farm crops.
Farmers overproduced farm crops.
As farms produced more crops, prices declined..
Some farmers began destroying their crops in a desperate attempt to raise crop prices by reducing the supply.
The Federal Farm Board tried to help farmers sell their crops and keep farm prices steady. Though it was established before the Great Depression, its powers were expanded to meet the growing needs of distressed farmers.
federal farm board
The National Industrial Recovery Act
Farmers overproduced farm crops.
Prices for crops decreased, and costs for farmers increased
the Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Farmers overproduced farm crops.
Farmers overproduced farm crops.
Farmers overproduced farm crops.
As farms produced more crops, prices declined..
Some farmers began destroying their crops in a desperate attempt to raise crop prices by reducing the supply.
Prices for in-demand cash crops are set in commodity markets. Therefore, small farmers relying of the crop will suffer low prices if a bumper crop is in excess elsewhere.