How Was the Adoption of New Farm Technology Both an Opportunity

Multiple Choice

How was the adoption of new farm technology both an opportunity and a threat for western farmers?

A) New farm equipment made farmers more productive, but its high cost made them more economically vulnerable.
B) If too many farmers adopted new equipment, overproduction could lead to falling prices and widespread farm failures.
C) New equipment was too expensive for most farmers, making only a very few able to compete.
D) Many new farm implements were unsuited for western farming, leading farmers to waste money on useless gadgets.