1. Farming Simulation 1872-1874

2. Farming Families Homesteader-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.

3. Directions Each “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)- $320 7 Cattle times $10 (add Zero)- $700 -At the end of each year, I will present the Investment return for each crop or livestock

4. Barley RYE Rye Dexter Dolly Gus Corn Whheattt Tobacco Cotton

5. 1872 Barley1.5 Corn2 Cotton1 Oats2 Rye2 Tobacco2 Wheat1.5 Cattle2 Pigs1.5 Sheep1.5

6. 1873 Barley1.5 Corn1.5 Cotton1.5 Oats1.5 Rye1.5 Tobacco2 Wheat1.5 Cattle2 Pigs1 Sheep1

7. 1874 Barley1.5 Corn1.5 Cotton1 Oats1 Rye1 Tobacco1 Wheat1.5 Cattle2 Pigs1 Sheep1.5

8. Discussion Questions 1.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?