Farming Simulation1872-1874

Farming FamiliesHomesteader-farmer who received free

land if you live the land for 3 years

Tenant Farmer-(RENTS) resides on and farms land owned by a landlord

Sharecropper-tenant farmer who gives a share of the crops raised to the landlord in lieu of rent.

DirectionsEach “FAMILY” has $1500 to cover various expenses on a

160 Acre Farm-As a “FAMILY,” you will decide the number of acres to plant particular crops and/or which livestock to raise for the first year***BOTH IN UNITS OF 10 (MULTIPLE TIMES 10)

Ex: 16 Acres of Barley times $2 (add Zero)- $3207 Cattle times $10 (add Zero)- $700

-At the end of each year, I will present the Investment return for each crop or livestock

Barley

RYERye

Dexter Dolly

Gus Gus

Corn

Whheattt

Tobacco Cotton

1872

Barley 1.5Corn 2Cotton 1Oats 2Rye 2Tobacco 2Wheat 1.5Cattle 2Pigs 1.5Sheep 1.5

1873

Barley 1.5Corn 1.5Cotton 1.5Oats 1.5Rye 1.5Tobacco 2Wheat 1.5Cattle 2Pigs 1Sheep 1

1874

Barley 1.5Corn 1.5Cotton 1Oats 1Rye 1Tobacco 1Wheat 1.5Cattle 2Pigs 1Sheep 1.5

Discussion Questions1. You started with $1500 in capital in 1872. After

three years, has your capital increased or declined?

2. Provide evidence to the simple claim:1. Farming is difficult…

2. Given the prevalence (frequency) of growing debt, how does the family survive?

3. How could the farm cut its costs?4. How could the farm family raise additional income?