Why did american farmers organize collectives after the civil war?
to cut costs and advocate for change
to create a political party
to create railroad monopolies
to put local stores out of business

I believe the answer is: to cut costs and advocate for change
After the civil wars, the country entered an economic recession which cause average cost for materials was increased.
This make many farmers unable to compete in the market, so they formed a collective as a desperate attempt to survive the recession period.

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