Farmers Problems and Needed Reforms in Marketing
A historical essay argues farmers face systemic marketing injustices harming both rural and urban economies. It calls for warehousing and elevators, impartial weighing, reliable credit, world-market data, and the right for cooperatives to consolidate to compete with large buyers, while warning against blanket privileges.
Farmers seek integrated marketing to match big business
The article argues for farm integration through central agencies and co operative marketing to stabilize prices and distribution. It cites the steel industry as a model with full control of production and distribution, notes California citrus groups’ legal mergers, and warns against anti trust clashes while urging gradual, balanced reforms benefiting both producer and consumer. It stresses the need for shared prosperity and cautions against overreaching power.
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