The State and the Farmer

This is the first comprehensive study of the social, economic, and political history of America's farmers from colonial times to present. The book traces the history of agriculture in America from its beginnings to the effects of the industrial revolution on farming. Bailey provides a detailed account of how farmers were organized into cooperatives and how they were regulated by state governments. He also explores their religious beliefs, including the different Christian denominations that emerged and how these led to some sporadic movements for farmer rights.He suggests possible solutions to solve the problem of increasing poverty.