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Subsistence farmers live on the food they grow themselves.

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Why does farmers have farms?

Farmers have farms to cultivate crops, raise livestock, and produce food for consumption or sale. Farms provide a means for farmers to sustain themselves, their families, and the community by growing and harvesting products to meet various needs. Additionally, farming allows farmers to contribute to the economy by supplying food and raw materials for various industries.


How did farmers coorperatives help individual farmers?

Farmers cooperatives helped individual farmers by allowing them to pool their resources, share equipment, and access markets more efficiently. By working together, farmers could benefit from economies of scale, negotiate better prices for their products, and have more bargaining power with suppliers. Additionally, cooperatives provided a support network and allowed farmers to learn from each other, improving their overall farming practices.


Why do you need farmers?

We need farmers to grow food for a growing human population. These farms need to raise a lot of crops and animals to feed way more than what will feed a farmer and his family. Farmers are the most knowledgable people when it comes to knowing how, where, when and what food needs to be grown for an increasing human population.


What party did Northern immigrants and Southern farmers generally voted for?

Northern immigrants generally voted for the Republican Party, while Southern farmers generally voted for the Democratic Party.


What was a political goal for farmers?

A political goal for farmers historically has been to secure fair prices for their crops through government subsidies or price controls. More recently, farmers may also advocate for policies that promote sustainable agricultural practices and protect against the effects of climate change.