Northeastern farmers responded to increasing western competition in the 1800s by

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Northeastern farmers adapted to the competition from the expanding agricultural frontier in the West by diversifying their production. They reduced grain cultivation due to the West's more favorable conditions for grain. Instead, they increased the production of dairy products, which were less costly to transport and had a growing market in urban areas. They also grew hay, which was in high demand for feeding horses in cities. Additionally, some farmers chose to move to urban areas or the West in search of better opportunities, reflecting the broader patterns of migration and economic adjustment during this period.

Northeastern Farmers Responded to Increasing Western Competition in the 1800s