- Farmers in Ghana had a very bad farming season.
- Drought came early and then heavy rains followed.
- Strong rains flooded fields and killed many plants.
- Crop yields fell to far lower levels this year.
- Damaged grain cannot be used again as seed.
- Pests are spreading and damaging many farm crops.
- Families have less food and less money now.
- People become weaker and get more sicknesses.
- Clinics need stronger buildings and steady power.
Difficult words
- drought — A long time with little or no rain.
- flood — Water that covers land after very strong rain.flooded
- yield — The amount of crops produced in a season.yields
- seed — A small part of a plant used to grow crops.
- pest — An insect or animal that damages plants.Pests
- clinic — A small health center where people get care.Clinics
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Discussion questions
- Have you ever seen a flooded field?
- Do you or your family grow food at home?
- Do people in your town go to a clinic when they are sick?
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