railroads had to charge everyone the same prices.
Sharecropping
By stopping competition from farmers abroad --APEX
to improve the situation of farmers, the govt. bought crops at regular prices to help the farmers and sold them low, to help out the consumers.
They operated free mills and gins that small farmers could use.
They started banging the fat out of Gene Benson and that helped the farmers.
The ICC helped farmers by regulating railroad shipping rates
By regulating railroad shipping rates
The Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) helped farmers by regulating freight rates and ensuring fair access to transportation for agricultural products. By overseeing railroad and later trucking rates, the ICC aimed to prevent price discrimination that could disadvantage farmers, particularly those in rural areas. This regulation enabled farmers to transport their goods at reasonable costs, ultimately supporting their market access and profitability. Additionally, the ICC's efforts to improve infrastructure and competition in transportation benefited the agricultural sector as a whole.
It prevented railroads from charging farmers more than other customers-Apex
It prevented railroads from charging farmers more than other customers.
The railroad and the interstate highway system.
It prevented railroads from charging farmers more than other customers-Apex
Railroads had to make the prices fair for everyone
To help farmers to trade crops
Banding together could help farmers because they help each other
Because the country is going broke and can't afford it.
By operating free gins and mills, farmers' alliances allowed farmers to save money.