The major initiative during the New Deal era aimed at aiding rural America was the Farm Security Administration (FSA). Established in 1937, the FSA sought to combat rural poverty through various programs, including providing low-interest loans to farmers and improving agricultural practices. It also focused on land reform, helping displaced tenant farmers and sharecroppers regain their footing. The FSA played a significant role in enhancing farmers’ livelihoods during the Great Depression and sought to modernize rural America, contributing to the stabilization and improvement of the agricultural sector.