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 grew mostly cash crops.
it helps the farmers so they can buy seeds and it goes back to the farmers so they can create more food for us
Farm cooperatives helped farmers pool their money to buy tools and supplies.
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.
They grew mostly cash crops.
They grew mostly cash crops.
They grew mostly cash crops.
They had to borrow money to buy seed, fertilizer, and equipment.
They had to borrow money to buy seed, fertilizer, and equipment.
In the 1880s, many farmers faced economic challenges such as low crop prices and high costs for supplies, which often forced them to rely on local merchants for food and other essentials. Limited access to credit and transportation made it difficult for farmers to grow surplus crops or travel to urban centers for better prices. Additionally, many farmers were caught in a cycle of debt, leading them to depend on merchants for basic necessities, as they struggled to make enough profit from their agricultural output.
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.
Stores, farmers markets, and to the growers.
They grew mostly cash crops.
They grew mostly cash crops.
They open their own shops and get more money to buy their own food and also buy lands for farmers to grow crops. Simple!!
it helps the farmers so they can buy seeds and it goes back to the farmers so they can create more food for us