What usually happened to share croppers who did not make enough mone from their crops to pay expenses?

Sharecroppers who failed to earn enough from their crops to cover expenses often fell into a cycle of debt. They were typically required to borrow money from landowners or local merchants to pay for seeds, tools, and living expenses, which could lead to further financial obligation. This situation frequently resulted in them being trapped in a system of exploitation, as they could lose their share of the harvest or even their rights to farm the land. Consequently, many sharecroppers remained impoverished and dependent on the landowners.