How did railroad agents try amd stop farmers from organizing?

Railroad agents employed various tactics to thwart farmers from organizing, including intimidation and misinformation. They often spread fear about potential economic repercussions of collective action, suggesting that unity would lead to retaliation from railroads, such as increased freight rates. Additionally, they sometimes bribed or co-opted local leaders to dissuade farmers from joining coalitions, thereby undermining their efforts to advocate for better treatment and fair pricing.