In the late nineteenth century, twenty years after the Homestead Act, farmers used their land in the western plains to produce both crops and profits. The farmers of this time struggled in the agricultural way of life by facing economic and political obstacles that were impossible to avoid, requiring them to do something about their complaints. Although the farmers had plausible arguments for most of their criticisms, their beliefs of the silver standard and overproduction sometimes could not be backed up. However, farmers continued to struggle between inevitable issues like the currency debate, constant debt and rising costs.…
The Daily Struggle of Farmers What is a profile essay? A profile aims to inform the audience about a specific person, place, or event that might otherwise be unknown to them. This type of essay provides vivid, interesting descriptions of facts pertaining to the subject.…
In the novel The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead explains the two sides of Royal and Mingo argument on the future of Valentine Farm. Valentine Farm was a community that housed and provided help to black runaways and free black slaves. Royal’s argument was on how Valentine Farm progressive standpoint is slow and need to move to a new location. Mingo’s argument towards the debate was to keep Valentine Farm where it was and he believes that progress is going good and all they need to do is make some improvements.…
"A full vindication of measures of Congress" is one of Alexander Hamilton's first published letters, in response to the letter of " A Westchester Farmer", which accuses the actions of the first Continental Congress. Hamilton starts the letter with defending decisions and actions of the Congress, and disproving the "Farmer's" accusations by logically and precisely responding to his main points, with facts and examples. Then, he proves how the Congress has recommended the only effective way to secure Colonial security and establish a solid future, mainly by boycotting all trades with the British empire and gaining independence. Hamilton then, addresses the farmers of New York directly and talks them…
I want to attend colloege to study business. Growing up, all the successful men I saw were businessmen. I want to own my own business in order to make a lot of money. I want to make money so I can buy a house and a car. I want to study business management because it will help me reach my dreams of owning my own business. I think the most important people in a business are the managers. They help run the business on a daily basis. These are my goals, and the first step in reaching them is college.…
There is more to agriculture than farming but the lifestyle of agriculture. In the culture of agriculture there are certain aspects that are stereotypical ideals to completely succeed such a lifestyle by Paul Harvey's standards as shown in his speech in 1978 at a connection of the National Future Farmers of America. A masculine, gentle, religious family man in other words in short. In Harvey’s speech there are obvious writing styles to convey and lure the reader such as his repetitiveness, play on words/word choice, powerful imagery, juxtaposition, and detailed description.…
What do I want to do when I graduate from college? That is a very good question. I am still not exactly sure what I would like to do, but I can say what I have thought about doing and that is being a Physician Assistant. You may ask well why would I want to be a Physician Assistant. I would like to be a Physician Assistant because they help others and they care for others when they need it. I like helping others whenever I can and as much as I can.…
I. Who here knows were the food they eat comes from, or better yet who cares? Well I know and I care a lot. Local farmers, such as me, all know what beliefs, attitudes, and values we are given by the public eye. But, actually we have a totally different set to live by.…
The state of Iowa has many farmers. Iowa is known for thier crops, but what if the farmers are not taking the responiblity of taking care of the crops or are just plan out lieing. Some, not saying all are feeding us “the world” with facts that are not even correct, or do not seem right. Farming is hard, everyone should know that, not just anyone can say they wanna be a farmer it takes absolute dedication, money, and a fair amount of luck. It takes long days and long hours to farm,if they are leasing some land, they need to have equipment, some farmhand, seeds, and of course water!…
What does success mean to you? Are you planning for an exciting career? Are you hoping to earn lots of money?. Whatever your definition of success may be, FFA can help you achieve your goals. With more than 300 careers in agriculture to choose from, you won’t have to look far to find the…
I plan to attend TMCC and plan to become a certified Veterinary Technician. With that, I hope to find a decent job while I continue my schooling. Later down the road I would eventually want to become an equine veterinarian. I will be living on a ranch, so being an equine veterinarian would be very beneficial. My goal is to be out of Nevada since I have lived here most of my life. I want to live in Montana or Wyoming because it is very beautiful there and finding a good job there to settle down then have a family there to live.…
I think that for a career I would either like to farm or become an agricultural engineer or something in the agricultural field for sure. I really enjoy farming and would like to make a career out of it if at all possible. In order to farm you don't really need to have any special kind of degree. You can go to college and get a degree but it really won't help you that much. That's why I have chosen a Core 40 degree because if I decide that I want to college after all I will be eligible.…
I want to be a Large Animal Veterinarian. My lifestyle and experiences have helped me choose this career. I find it interesting that being a Large Animal's Veterinarian is diverse as well. I plan to come back to my hometown and take up the business of raising barrel horses along with being a Large Animal Veterinarian. Living in a rural area would leave me with plenty of job opportunities and already having established a relationship with people in my community. Veterinarian profession has many interesting things to it. To prosper you have to be hard working.. The career is also sought out after by many aspiring students and children. I want to have this profession as my career, because it would let me have the ability to live my dreams as I have already been doing in my life as a…
n today's growing economy family farms are decreasing and factory farms are increasing. America was built upon family farms. Without family farms, American’s wouldn't know the values of Hard work, family traditions,respect,morals , and the men who built america. Factory farms are slowly taking control of everything, they control their own prices because they are involved in buying the sows, raising the pigs, and processing the meat. Factory farms are bad for family farms because they take all the profit out of the market,they constantly get larger and larger,and they cut out the middleman. I have a family farm with 17 years of experience.…
Documents A-H reveal some of the problems that many farmers in the late nineteenth century(1880-1900)saw as threats to their way of life.(a)explain the reasons for agrarian discontent and(b)evaluate the validity of the farmers' complaints.…