Farmers Unite!: Planting a Protest for Fair Prices

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Set against the backdrop of the late 1970s agricultural crisis, the narrative captures a pivotal moment when farmers, facing plummeting grain prices and impending auctions, converged in Washington, DC. On February 5, 1979, a massive protest unfolded as thousands of tractors descended upon the capital, highlighting the disconnect between urban consumers and the realities of food production. This event underscores the struggle of farmers to reclaim their livelihoods and the importance of understanding where food truly comes from.