South Dakota's Farm Labor Program 1943-1947

Key Points

Farm production increased by 50% despite fewer workers, underscoring efficiency and resilience.
Key achievement includes the 1943-1947 labor program aiding farm families significantly.
The analysis utilized historical accounts of farm worker placements during the war years.
Findings emphasize the program's critical role in sustaining agricultural output during challenging times.

Abstract

This publication describes the achievements of South Dakota farm families during and after World War II in increasing farm production by fifty percent in spite of a reduced number of workers. It includes information about South Dakota’s Five-Year Farm Labor Program and Farm Worker Placements from 1943-1947.

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South Dakota State University Cooperative Extension (Sat,) studied this question.

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