The major event that began due to the challenges faced by farmers in the 1930s was the Dust Bowl, a severe period of drought and dust storms that devastated agricultural land in the Great Plains of the U.S. The crisis was exacerbated by poor farming practices and economic hardship during the Great Depression, leading to widespread crop failures and significant displacement of farming families. Many were forced to migrate westward, particularly to California, in search of work. The Dust Bowl highlighted the need for sustainable agricultural practices and led to federal intervention, including soil conservation efforts and policies aimed at supporting struggling farmers.