Hard Times: The Great Depression in America -- Part 3: Down on the Farm

In Part 3, we take a look at how the Depression years affected farmers, their families and other rural Americans. Country folk experienced some unique challenges during these hard times including falling crop prices, strikes and protests that often turned violent. In addition, the decade long drought, dubbed the Dust Bowl, destroyed farms, caused millions of dollars in damage and forced thousands to flee their homes in search of food, shelter and jobs.