Drought is devastating crops in the Midwest

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• Teaching Tips
  Consider discussing the impact drought would have on your community and region; which people and industries would be affected and what could be done to mitigate or adapt to those impacts? This video doesn't include an overview of ways to engage with the problems described in the video. Consider exploring adaptation to drought with students.
• About the Science
  The impacts of drought on farming will have economic and societal impacts and ripple through many systems in the United States. This resource provides a short overview focused on one specific instance of drought in 2023. Passed initial science review - expert science review pending.
• About the Pedagogy
  Often, the impacts of drought are described without touching on the financial and mental impacts on farmers. This resource does a good job of highlighting some of the people who are impacted so that we don't lose the human element of the story.
• Technical Details/Ease of Use
  Video length is 3:00.