The Agricultural Adjustment Act

The Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA), enacted in 1933, was a U.S. law aimed at boosting farm prices and helping farmers during the Great Depression. It did this by paying farmers to reduce crop production, which helped decrease over-supply and raise prices. The government provided financial incentives to manage the amount of crops like cotton, corn, and wheat produced. While it helped farmers earn more, the AAA also faced criticism because some of its programs led to the destruction of surplus crops and livestock, which raised questions about fairness and efficiency.