CLEAN : AFPTV BEST OF 2021 // Consecutive droughts put Colorado ranchers on the front line of climate change

The video discusses the challenges faced by ranchers due to consecutive droughts, emphasizing the importance of adapting business strategies to survive. It highlights the impact of climate change on agriculture, with some ranchers skeptical about its existence. The video also covers water scarcity, breeding practices, and the unexpected market behavior during the pandemic, where high beef prices did not deter demand.

What are the options mentioned for cattle ranchers to cope with limited feed availability?

• Increase the number of cows

• Buy feed, sell cows, or both

• Reduce the working hours

• Switch to crop farming

What is the narrator's stance on climate change?

• Believes climate change is happening

• Thinks climate change is a distant issue

• Believes climate change is not real

• Is unsure about climate change

How do some ranchers view the consecutive droughts?

• As irrelevant to their business

• As a sign of climate change

• As a natural cycle

• As an opportunity for growth

What historical events are mentioned as having severe droughts?

• 2019, 2020, and 2022

• 2017, 2018, and 2019

• 2018, 2020, and 2021

• 2020, 2021, and 2022

What did the pandemic reveal about beef prices and demand?

• Demand is unaffected by price changes

• Lower prices increase demand

• Higher prices lead to lower demand

• Higher prices do not affect demand