They didn't buy from merchants, but did sell or barter to each other. In the colonies 90% of the population were farmers and were in rural areas, so they were a distance from a city. To go 30 miles in the 1700-1800's could take 3 days to get there and another 3 days back. That meant a week away from farm and animals which would be a problem.
They grew mostly cash crops.
They grew mostly cash crops.
yes
Farmers lost their independence to shoe keepers and merchants because they only had one role. Merchants were capable of expanding and shoe keepers were in demand.
it helps the farmers so they can buy seeds and it goes back to the farmers so they can create more food for us
They grew mostly cash crops.
They grew mostly cash crops.
They grew mostly cash crops.
They grew mostly cash crops.
They grew mostly cash crops. (Apex)
The merchants would buy items from artisans and farmers and sell them.
They grew mostly cash crops.
they where bronze makers and merchants that traded food for jade
Most people buy it in the supermarket. Some buy it in health food stores, at farmers markets, directly from small farmers, or grow their own food. Some even buy at least some of their food online.
yes
Farmers lost their independence to shoe keepers and merchants because they only had one role. Merchants were capable of expanding and shoe keepers were in demand.
farmers and merchants