The early 1900s were a time when farming was the backbone of society, shaping not only the economy but also the daily lives of countless families. In these 17 powerful photographs, we are offered a rare and intimate glimpse into the world of farmers. These men and women’s lives were deeply intertwined with the land they cultivated. From the simplicity of rural life to the gritty challenges of agriculture, these images capture the perseverance, innovation, and spirit that defined a generation of farmers. Join us as we look back at a time when farming was both a way of life and a labor of love.
1. Farmers taking down the Sheriff.
They’re attacking the sheriff because he was trying to evict a woman from her farm after her husband died.
2. Farmers dressed differently in 1913.
There’s nothing like tending to animals in a 3 piece suit.
3. In the ’30s, farmers had as many children as possible to lighten the workload.
Your kids provide the best type of labor, free.
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4. Would you visit this place?
Anyone with a fear of snakes should steer clear of this snake farm.
5. The ’20s were just different.
Kids could ride alligators at this farm in California.
6. Johnny Cash at his home farm, 1950s.
This is his parents’ farm, the one Cash grew up on as a child.
7. A Kentucky dairy farm, 1940.
That device behind him was used to remove manure.
8. Future president Jimmy Carter, 1960.
This is a photo of him on his peanut farm. That’s a lot of peanuts.
9. This is not an Abercrombie ad; it’s farm boys in 1914.
The man in the middle would go on to be a champion wrestler, fight in WWI, and then graduate from law school.
10. Cats getting some fresh milk.
It’s adorable how they’re waiting so nicely in line.
11. How would they move a rock like this in 1910?
Farmers need to remove big rocks in fields so they can hay the field. I have a feeling this one took some time to move.
12. Now these guys look like some early 1900s farmers.
They weirdly remind me of the Wright brothers.
13. Farm kids have it the best.
Who wouldn’t want to sit dangerously high in a tractor bucket?
14. Contrary to popular belief, this photo is from the ’70s.
There were heavy machines, but this man just wanted to farm the old-fashioned way.
15. These girls are living the life.
You’ve heard of racing horses, but have you heard of racing sheep?
16. There’s nothing quite like eating in fear.
I just hope everyone went home with all of their toes.
17. George Foreman was a beast.
George is carrying a calf on his farm, 1970s.
