They grew mostly cash crops.
In the 1880s, many farmers faced challenges such as crop failures, fluctuating prices, and increasing debt, which made it difficult for them to produce enough food for their families. As a result, they often relied on merchants to supply their food needs. Additionally, the rise of specialized cash crops meant that farmers focused on selling specific products rather than growing a diverse range of food for personal consumption. This dependency on merchants was exacerbated by limited access to transportation and markets, making it hard for farmers to obtain food locally.
They grew mostly cash crops.
They didn't buy from merchants, but did sell or barter to each other. In the colonies 90% of the population were farmers and were in rural areas, so they were a distance from a city. To go 30 miles in the 1700-1800's could take 3 days to get there and another 3 days back. That meant a week away from farm and animals which would be a problem.
it helps the farmers so they can buy seeds and it goes back to the farmers so they can create more food for us
They grew mostly cash crops.
They grew mostly cash crops.
They grew mostly cash crops.
They grew mostly cash crops.
They grew mostly cash crops.
They grew mostly cash crops. (Apex)
They had to borrow money to buy seed, fertilizer, and equipment.
Farmers in the 1800s often had to buy food from merchants due to several factors, including limited agricultural diversity and the inability to grow all necessary crops for their families. Many farmers focused on cash crops for sale, which sometimes left them short on food staples. Additionally, transportation challenges and seasonal limitations made it difficult to produce or store sufficient food year-round. As a result, they relied on merchants for essential supplies to sustain their households.
The merchants would buy items from artisans and farmers and sell them.
They had to borrow money to buy seed, fertilizer, and equipment.
They didn't buy from merchants, but did sell or barter to each other. In the colonies 90% of the population were farmers and were in rural areas, so they were a distance from a city. To go 30 miles in the 1700-1800's could take 3 days to get there and another 3 days back. That meant a week away from farm and animals which would be a problem.
Most people buy it in the supermarket. Some buy it in health food stores, at farmers markets, directly from small farmers, or grow their own food. Some even buy at least some of their food online.