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Bureau of Reclamation
in this event, power plants, dams, and canals were constructed, specifically in the 17 western states. this was important because it allowed the economic success of the West -
Inspection
In 1906, the Food and Drug act, as well as the Meat Inspection act were passed. It was important that these passed because it allowed inspectors to disguise themselves as workers in meat packing plants to make sure they were in good condition and were not being soiled in any way. -
Developing a Hybrid
This is when a geneticist named G. H. Shull started experimenting with genetics to make hybrid corn. By 1935, farmers started to demand more hybrid seeds, causing the hybrid seed industry to grow fast. This was important because this meant they could create hybrids of products that were insect resistant. -
Horse and Mule power
Horses and mules were used to pull farm equipment for harvesting, planting, ect. This was important to Agriculture because it allowed farmers to get the crops planted and harvested faster and easier. -
The Lowell System
The concept of the Lowell System was to make wool and clothing manufacturing all in one building. In the system, wool was graded and sold, then passed down to be cleaned and wound into yarn. From there, it would be woven into clothing and then dyed. This was important because we still use this system today, its just all done electronically, not mechanically. -
Agricultural Education
Because war was close, there was a higher demand for food and fabrics to be produced. Because of this, the Federal Government gave support in creating college programs to teach farmers and future farmers how to grow crops, harvest, ect. This helped in the long run because with more education meant better generations of farmers to come. -
Mechanical Farm Equipment
Since farmers were greatly needed during World War 1, they were able to buy tons of farm equipment. There were nearly fifty thousand tractors purchased by farmers, and 40 million new acres of land were use for farming. This was important because with more room for crops, there was more food for soldiers and citizens. -
Farmerettes
Because the government didn't want women working on farms, they took matters into their own hands by setting up training camps at each state. After their training, they went out in groups to work on farms and were paid the same amount as men, and were known as farmerettes. This was important because more food production was needed during World War 1. -
Rural Migration
During the agricultural depression, many farmers started to move into the city because they didn't have efficient plumbing or electricity. Due to plummeting prices in product, other farmers were not able to pay off the loans they had taken out for land and seeds, so they were forced to move into the city to look for other jobs. -
American Nutrition
While working for the Bureau of Economics, Dr. Louise Stanley used science to determine what Americans need in their diet to perform in day to day life, and did a scientific analysis of nutrition. This was important because it meant healthier, stronger Americans. -
Making the Radio
A Canadian named Reginald Fessenden and an Italian named Guglielmo Marconi were the first two to introduce the idea of the radio. This was important because during times of agricultural depression, it allowed farmers to communicate, and to allow broadcasts for the public on current news. -
Drought and Depression
Because of droughts across America, animals were not being fed, crops aren't growing, and farmers were not making enough income. Since there was no crops to be grown, there was barely any food to be eaten. This led to the crash of agricultural exports.
