How did the farmer alliances help poor farmers to keep their farms?

Farmer alliances, such as the Farmers' Alliance movement in the late 19th century, helped poor farmers by promoting collective action and cooperation among them. These organizations provided access to credit, shared resources, and facilitated the establishment of cooperative businesses, which allowed farmers to reduce costs and enhance their bargaining power against exploitative practices by banks and railroads. Additionally, they advocated for political reforms, including better access to markets and fairer prices for crops, which aimed to improve the economic conditions necessary for farmers to maintain their livelihoods and keep their farms.