There was a strong movement among farmers to adopt a silver-only monetary system, rejecting any hybrid approach like bimetallism entirely.

The agricultural community largely dismissed monetary reform, opting instead to focus solely on innovations in production techniques.

Farmers remained committed to the gold standard, viewing it as essential to safeguard their savings and ensure economic stability.

Farmers increasingly supported the free coinage of silver, believing that bimetallism would lead to inflation and ease the burden of debt.