Why were farmers paid to not grow crops during first new deal?

Farmers were paid to not grow crops during the First New Deal primarily to reduce agricultural overproduction, which had driven down prices and harmed their livelihoods. This program was part of the Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA), aimed at stabilizing the agricultural economy by decreasing supply to increase prices. By incentivizing farmers to limit production, the government sought to restore their income and improve overall economic conditions during the Great Depression.