In 1933, American farms ran on electrical power. The Rural Electrification Authority worked to solve this problem. helped set up power lines across the country. By 1950, farms ran on electrical power. In 1933, American farms ran on electrical power. The Rural Electrification Authority worked to solve this problem. helped set up power lines across the country. By 1950, farms ran on electrical power. In 1933, American farms ran on electrical power. The Rural Electrification Authority worked to solve this problem. helped set up power lines across the country. By 1950, farms ran on electrical power.