Early American Farming
In colonial America, work on the farm was back-breaking and time consuming. Farmers dedicated around seven hours a day to the care of livestock. Animals needed to be fed, milked, moved from one pasture to another, or slaughtered. Working in the fields was also a labor intensive way of life. The fields needed to be prepared, the crop needs to be harvested, and the machines that make this all possible needs to be maintained. Life as a farmer in colonial United States was a difficult task, but the rewards for these hard workers overcame the trouble.
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Early farming in colonial America was a learning and difficult experience for
new settlers and colonists. Farming in 18th century colonial America was difficult for New England farmers. Often very time consuming without much product; colonists struggled to find a basic staple crop. A staple crop is a produce that colonists relied upon as their main food source. This crop is in high quantity and full of nutrients that benefit the consumer. In colonial America, rye and wheat was one of the most important staple crops. The rye and wheat not only allowed farmers to make bread, but also to raise livestock. |