Why did the original farms on the Prairies turn out to be too small? What happened as a result of this?

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I think it has to do with the joining of the farms, to make one big lot, leaving more space, as a result the farms became quite narrow leaving a long stretch of land between the farmers' house and the farm itself?

Answer 1

But why did these farms turn out to be too small?

Answer 2

Is it possible that the prairie wasn't very productive farmland? Did the farmers need more land in order to make a living?

What does your text say?

Answer 3

Perhaps

Answer 4

Your Mum