Post WWII - Technology Advancements in Agriculture

“The Impact of World War II and the Decline of Cash Crops” as the state turned away from agriculture to manufacturing during WWII

“The Reasons behind the Population Shift to Large Cities” as new technology reduced the need for farm workers but called for manufacturing workers

“The Change from Cotton to Other Crops” as farmers turned from cotton to other cash crops during WWII

“The Collapse of Farming in Georgia” as farming was no longer important to the economy of Georgia

Fewer farmers were needed, so many farmer left rural areas and moved to cities in search of factory jobs.

More farmers were needed to maintain their equipment, so many people left the cities to work on farms

Farmers were able to plant and harvest larger farms, which meant small farmers were put out of business

Small farmers were able to be more successful than ever before

Fewer farmers were needed, so many farmer left rural areas and moved to cities in search of factory jobs.

More farmers were needed to maintain their equipment, so many people left the cities to work on farms

Farmers were able to plant and harvest larger farms, which meant small farmers were put out of business

Small farmers were able to be more successful than ever before

The number of farms increased

The number of farms decreased

All of the counties in Georgia gained residents as soldiers came home

Populations in rural areas increased as the Agricultural Adjustment Act gave farmers more opportunities

All of the counties in Georgia lost many residents as people went to other states in search of jobs

Urban populations increased because technology advanced in farming replacing sharecroppers and forced people to look for work in cities

Bigger Farms and Fewer Farmers: Grow More with Less Hired Help

Agricultural Adjustment Act: Government Helps to Hire More Farm Workers

Crop Yields Falling! – Not Enough for Returning Soldiers

Returning Soldiers Means More Farmers for Georgia