Claude R. Wickard SOT

In 1943, America faced its first food crisis, as revealed by Claude R Wickard. Farmers were challenged by labor, machinery, and transportation issues while trying to increase production. Consumers were urged to limit their food intake to support global efforts.

Who was the Chief Secretary of Agriculture during the 1943 food crisis?

• Tom Vilsack

• Henry A. Wallace

• Claude R. Wickard

• Earl Butz

What was identified as an urgent reality for 1943 in the United States?

• The first food crisis

• A financial crisis

• A technological revolution

• A political upheaval

What challenges were farm families facing in 1943?

• Lack of seeds

• Water scarcity

• Labor, machinery, and transportation issues

• Climate change

Why must consumers limit their food consumption according to the transcript?

• To save money

• To support global food efforts

• To reduce obesity

• To increase exports

What is the ultimate goal of making food 'fight for us'?

• To increase domestic consumption

• To support global efforts

• To reduce food waste

• To boost the economy