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1900 New Technology
Modern Fertilizer Production: Ammonia was produced and used for fertilizer. By 1913 there were a ton of factories producing it. Today 159 million tons of Ammonia is produced and used annually. This has impacted by farming by giving nutrients to crops in an easier and more efficient way. -
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1900-1930
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1902 National Farmers Union
The NFU or the National Farmers Union was made to increase so-operative rights and fair market access for farmers. This made a huge impact and left a significance because it supported farmers goals. -
1902 Developing a Hybrid
This was when they would take two or more different plants to form a new plant. This is significant because it allowed for new improved crops. It resulted as a higher quality and more stable yearly production for crops and the hybrids have helped make large scale mechanization more possible. -
Sprayers 1906
Sprayers were invented in 1906 to help spray crops like raspberries. They were invented to make farmers lives easier because it allowed farming to become more efficient and effective than before. -
1910 Manufacturing The Lowell System
The Lowell System was created by Francis Cabot Lowell which allowed young women to work under one roof which made production more efficient. For example like weaving and dyeing textiles in the same factory. This allowed production to become more efficient and helpful when it comes to mass production of products. -
1918 Mechanization of Farm Equipment
This made farming modern and allowed farmers to gain access to more farm credit during WW1. For example the manure spreader was one of those inventions that modernized farming. -
1919 Army Correspondence College
This was a college class for agriculture it was a significant opportunity for people to learn about the enrichment and benefits of agriculture while in the army. (not necessary tho) -
1919 Farm Bureau Federation
Farm Bureaus engaged in rural education to improve crops and livestock. 34 states came together to start this! -
1920 Nutrition Becomes a Science
The government became concerned about the nutrition of Americans. It's significance is that it encourages Americans to eat healthier. -
1928 FFA
Future Farmers of America became an organization to help young farmers keep their love for farming and not leave the industry. Also was the spark for 4-H clubs! -
1930 Farmers Income Steadily declines
Due to the Great Depression, Farmers lost a lot of income because people couldn't afford crops or food. It's significant because it made the economy crash and become worse.