Farming Struggles and Collective Action

This chapter examines the complex interplay of agrarian radical movements in America, particularly focusing on the transition from landownership to tenant farming. It highlights the impact of sharecropping on formerly enslaved African Americans and the ensuing economic disparities, while also detailing the formation and significance of the Southern Tenant Farmers Union in advocating for tenant rights. The narrative emphasizes the necessity of unity among marginalized farmers, revealing the dangers and challenges they faced in their quest for land ownership and dignity amidst systemic oppression.