To some it up: Granger movement tried to raise farm prices by forming cooperatives and pooling their goods prior to sale.
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- Grangers (a farmers organization) protested land deals, price fixing , and the charging different rates to different customers
- Granger Laws were then passed protecting farmers
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Farmers' alliances allowed farmers to fight against railroads and corporate interests.
The coming of the railroads was a great boon to farmers. It allowed them to move their crops to market at unheard of speed. However, railroad companies often were able to take over land by condemnation which could interfere with farm production.
Decentralizing the railroads
They thought that they was helpful and stuff
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Their railroads.
Farmers that fought railroad abuses are called grangers.
The railroads knew that the farmers needed the railroads to travel and trade so the prices were raised purposely to control the farmers.
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Grangers primarily blamed railroads and grain elevator operators for the problems plaguing farmers after 1870. They argued that these entities engaged in monopolistic practices, charging exorbitant rates for transportation and storage, which squeezed farmers' profits. Additionally, they pointed to the influence of banks and money lenders, claiming that high interest rates and unfair lending practices further exacerbated their financial struggles. This blame laid the groundwork for their push for economic reforms and regulatory measures.
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The Grangers, or the Patrons of Husbandry, were a fraternal organization of farmers founded in the United States in the late 19th century. They fought for the rights of farmers, advocating for better prices for agricultural products and fair treatment from railroads and grain elevators. Their efforts led to the establishment of cooperative buying and selling, as well as reforms in state laws to regulate railroad rates. The Granger movement also played a significant role in raising awareness about the struggles of rural communities during this period.