Agricultural Marketing Act

The Agricultural Marketing Act of 1930 was a law aimed at improving the farming and food distribution system in the U.S. It established the Federal Farm Board to help farmers and stabilize prices by encouraging cooperation and collective selling of crops. The goal was to reduce market chaos, prevent crop surpluses, and ensure farmers could earn a fair income. It also promoted agricultural research and development. While it laid the foundation for future agricultural policies, some efforts had mixed results, leading to subsequent reforms. Overall, it was an early step toward supporting farmers and stabilizing agricultural markets.