Drowning in Dirt!Do you know about the Dust Bowl in the USA?  It occurred during the 1930s through much of the central US, and devastated the lives of many rural people and communities.  Why did this happen?  Wind erosion, coupled with agricultural practices.   This phenomenon was predicted by Joseph Hutton, who was the first soil scientist in South Dakota.  He was an fierce advocate for changing the way crops were grown.  More about his legacy can be found at the South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum, located on the campus of South Dakota State University.Our music is Inspiring Cinematic Asia by Lexin Music, which is available at Pixabay.

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