In both periods of time, farmers encountered a lot of problems regarding pests and parasites. They also had to put up with a rise in unknown crop diseases.
During the years of the 1890's through the 1920's, farmers faced one major problem. Competitors began farming, and over production caused falling prices.
During the 1920s the farmers' debts increased as a result of the crash of the stock markets. This is the period in history which was known as the Great Depression.
Demands for crops fell as farmers debt rose.
Demand for crops fell as farmers' debts rose.
Demand for crops fell as farmers' debts rose.
inflationary currency.
Inflationary Curency
During the years of the 1890's through the 1920's, farmers faced one major problem. Competitors began farming, and over production caused falling prices.
During the 1920s the farmers' debts increased as a result of the crash of the stock markets. This is the period in history which was known as the Great Depression.
Demands for crops fell as farmers debt rose.
One of the major problems facing farmers in the 1920's was overproduction. Farmers were heavily in debt to pay for new, expensive machinery and began growing more produce in an attempt to cover their debts. Sales of agricultural goods saw a decline in the 1920's leaving the farmers with high debts and decreased sales.
Demand for crops fell as farmers' debts rose.
Demand for crops fell as farmers' debts rose.
Demand for crops fell as farmers' debts rose.
The Progressive Era, which actually extended from the 1890s to the 1920s.
Drought, Dustbowl, Great depression (meaning less selling and less money to purchase equipment.)
African Americans and farmers