The Rural Life Problem of the United States Notes of an Irish Observer

"The Rural Life Problem of the United States" by Horace Curzon Plunkett is a study from the early 1900s that shines a light on the struggles of rural towns in America, mainly looking at the impacts of cities growing and farm country being forgotten. Plunkett suggests a push to bring new life to these areas by pushing for updated farming methods, farmers working together, and more attention to the community and schooling needs of those who live off the land. At the start, the author talks about how farming has been overlooked when compared to city growth in countries like the US and England. Drawing comparisons between Ireland and the United States, he thinks that what he learned from reforming Irish agriculture could help improve farming in America. He pushes for a team effort to bring rural areas back to life, stressing how important it is for farmers to work together to improve their money situations and community life. From his observations and experiences, Plunkett prepares the ground for a close look at how to encourage a more equal and successful life in the country.