Agricultural Adjustment Administration

The Agricultural Adjustment Administration (AAA) was a key program established in the 1930s as part of the New Deal during the Great Depression. Its main goal was to stabilize farm prices and support struggling farmers by reducing crop production. The AAA paid farmers to limit their output, which aimed to decrease surplus supply and increase prices for agricultural products. While it helped many farmers financially, the program also faced criticism, particularly for its impact on tenant farmers and sharecroppers who were often excluded from benefits. The AAA was pivotal in reshaping American agricultural policy and practices.