Washington spent fifty-two to fifty-four of the roughly 103 months from April 1775 to December 1783, or almost half of the time, either with her husband in camp, or nearby, in the hope that they could spend more time together.
The AG industry was able to provide way bigger amounts of food. With higher amounts and productivity gave farmers a easier time to keep up with the growing population around the world. more people means higher demand for food in larger quantities.