what actions did farmers take to improve their condition?

Question

please tell me if you know history

Answer 1

Shay's Rebellion?

Answer 2

Boy thats a broad canvas.

OK Originially, every man was entitled to an acre of land on which to grow his crops. In addition to this, people had access to common land upon which to graze their livestock etc. (Wimbledon common).

However, this happy state of affairs came to an end with the Napoleonic wars, where the need was to mas produce food. It was decided to break up indivisual small holdings, enclosing the land into big fields. This allowed farmers to own large tracts of land and produce food more efficiently. The people whos land was taken for this purpose were, supposedly, re-embursed. However, the odd bribe might have changed hands. But all interested parties must agree on the use of common land for this purpose.

The industrial revolution bought improvements to farming machinery, making it unecessary to hold a large work force. The Massey Fergoson pretty much did for large scale farm labourers, since it meant that a farmer could work his own land, without the need for help with bringing in the crops, bailing etc.

The use of Chemicals also improved yeild.

How much info do you want?

Luck

Answer 3

When and where? I know a lot of history but to tell you the agrarian history of the world would take volumes. Be specific, and maybe we can help.

Answer 4

Willie Nelson did the 'Farm Aid' concert.

Answer 5

These sites should help explain at least a bit into your question.

http://historylink101.com/lessons/farm-city/story-of-farming.htm

http://inventors.about.com/library/inventors/blfarm.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_agriculture

Answer 6

They started growing marijuana,and boy did they hit the jackPOT!!!