Sharecropping
Sharecropping (/ˈʃɛərˌkrɒpɪŋ/) is a system of agriculture in which a landowner allows a tenant to use the land in return for a share of the crops produced on the land.
Etymology
The term "sharecropping" is a blend of the words "share" and "crop", referring to the system where the tenant farmer gives a portion of their crop yield to the landowner as rent.
Definition
Sharecropping is a form of agriculture where a landowner allows a tenant to use their land in return for a share of the crops produced on their portion of land. This system was widely used in the Southern United States during the Reconstruction Era following the American Civil War.
Related Terms
- Tenant Farmer: A person who farms rented land.
- Landlord: The owner of property that is leased or rented to another.
- Crop: A plant that is grown as food, especially a grain, fruit, or vegetable.
- Agriculture: The science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sharecropping
- Wikipedia's article - Sharecropping
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