In 1969 agriculture was the most profitable industry. They made over $5 billion in gross income. Additionally, the industry was controlled by 7% of growers. Growers/corporations controlled 79% of the ..
In 1969 agriculture was the most profitable industry. They made over $5 billion in gross income. Additionally, the industry was controlled by 7% of growers. Growers/corporations controlled 79% of the land for production and employed about 75% of farm workers. However, farm workers were paid low wages and worked in horrible conditions.