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The Western United States has been suffering from a drought for approximately 15 years, which has particularly impacted California's groundwater and reservoirs. Communities and farmers in California are facing a future with less water. In this lesson, watch a film about a California farming town affected by the drought and explore the effects of environmental change.

In the film, the farmer said, "Without food production, there's no jobs out in the rural communities." Food production provides jobs for residents of Stratford and surrounding areas, such as seasonal workers who harvest crops, people who repair farm equipment, and grocers and restaurant owners who provide food for local workers. What do you think might happen to these people and professions if the drought continues?

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