The Negro Farmer (1903)

""The Negro Farmer"" is a book written by Carl Kelsey and originally published in 1903. The book aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the state of African American agriculture in the United States at the time, with a particular focus on the challenges and opportunities facing black farmers in the South. Kelsey draws on a range of sources, including government reports, agricultural journals, and interviews with farmers themselves, to paint a detailed picture of the economic, social, and political factors that shaped the lives of black farmers in the early 20th century. The book is divided into several sections, each of which explores a different aspect of African American agriculture. The first section provides an overview of the history of black farming in the United States, tracing the evolution of African American agricultural practices from slavery to the present day. The second section examines the current state of black agriculture, including the types of crops grown, the methods of cultivation used, and the economic challenges faced by black farmers. The third section of the book focuses on the social and political context of black agriculture, exploring issues such as land ownership, access to credit and markets, and the role of government in supporting black farmers. Kelsey also discusses the role of education and training in improving the prospects of African American farmers, and provides examples of successful black farming communities and individual farmers who have overcome the odds to achieve success. Overall, ""The Negro Farmer"" is a valuable historical document that sheds light on an often-overlooked aspect of American agriculture. It provides a detailed and nuanced analysis of the challenges and opportunities facing black farmers in the early 20th century, and offers insights into the ways in which race, class, and politics intersected to shape the lives of African Americans in the rural South.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.