American Agriculture Movement

The American Agriculture Movement (AAM), founded in 1970, was an organization of farmers advocating for fairer economic conditions and government policies that support small and family-owned farms. They aimed to address issues like declining farm income, debt, and unfair market practices. The movement organized protests, such as the "Farm Crisis Protest," and sought reforms to improve farming profitability, fair price setting, and rural community stability. AAM played a significant role in raising awareness of farmers' struggles during the agricultural downturn of the 1970s and worked to influence policy changes to sustain American farming communities.