Why did some farmers slaughter livestock and destroy crops during the great depression?

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Camron Arnold

30 May, 19:07

Why did some farmers slaughter livestock and destroy crops during the great depression?

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Kyra Wyatt · Answer 1

Some farmers slaughter livestock and destroy crops during the great depression because they were paid by the government to do so. The purpose of the government in doing this is to make the prices of these commodities higher and boost its value in the market.