How did cash crops cause people to give up farming and move to the city?

Cash crops, which are grown primarily for sale rather than personal consumption, often led to a shift in agricultural focus. As farmers specialized in these lucrative crops, they became less self-sufficient, relying on market demands rather than local needs. This shift diminished the viability of traditional farming, prompting many to abandon their fields for urban areas in search of jobs in factories and services, driven by the promise of better economic opportunities. Additionally, the consolidation of land for cash crop production often displaced small farmers, further accelerating urban migration.