How did farmers in the late 1800s unite?

Answer 1

They formed The National Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry, a fraternal organization which encourages families to band together to promote the economic and political well-being of the community and agriculture.

Answer 2

Unfair treatment forced American farmers to organize alliances in the late 19th century.

Farmers had a hard time staying out of debt because crop prices declined and the rate to ship on railroads increased. More than half of farmers had to file bankrupt, and give their land back to the bank.