Which statement explains how farmers contributed to their own problems in the late 19th century?

A high level of productivity resulted in low crop prices that made farming less profitable.

Competition for the best land drove land prices up to a level where most farmers could not afford to expand their production.

Over-reliance on chemical fertilizers and pesticides resulted in short-term gains but reduced the productivity of farmland.

Political divisions between farmers who grew food crops and farmers who grew cash crops reduced the political power of farmers.

Question

Which statement explains how farmers contributed to their own problems in the late 19th century?

 A high level of productivity resulted in low crop prices that made farming less profitable.

 Competition for the best land drove land prices up to a level where most farmers could not afford to expand their production.

 Over-reliance on chemical fertilizers and pesticides resulted in short-term gains but reduced the productivity of farmland.

 Political divisions between farmers who grew food crops and farmers who grew cash crops reduced the political power of farmers.