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Respond to "Tim Maxwell is voicing his fears about the future of farming." Here are some well-known historical and biblical accounts of farmer disasters in ancient times: Biblical Accounts The Famine in Egypt (Genesis 41–47) Pharaoh dreamed of seven fat cows eaten by seven lean cows, and Joseph interpreted it as seven years of plenty followed by seven years of famine. Farmers had abundant harvests at first, but the famine devastated Egypt and surrounding lands, forcing people to sell land and livestock for grain. This is one of the most famous ancient records of agricultural collapse. Cain and Abel (Genesis 4) While not a “disaster” in the weather sense, it illustrates agricultural struggle. Cain, a farmer, offered crops to God, but they were rejected in favor of Abel’s offering of livestock. This early story reflects the hardships and uncertainty of farming as livelihood. The Plagues of Egypt (Exodus 7–12) Several plagues directly destroyed agriculture: Hail ruined crops. Locusts devoured what little was left. Darkness disrupted planting and growth cycles. These disasters wiped out Egyptian farmers’ work and food supply. The Book of Joel Joel describes a massive locust swarm that left fields bare, granaries empty, and joy gone from the land. This is an archetypal biblical account of farming ruin, often interpreted as both literal and symbolic disaster. Historical Accounts The Great Famine in Mesopotamia (c. 2200 BC) During the collapse of the Akkadian Empire, prolonged drought caused crop failures across Mesopotamia. Ancient tablets describe dust storms, empty grain stores, and desperate migration. The Bronze Age Collapse (c. 1200 BC) Widespread drought and crop failures struck the eastern Mediterranean, including the Hittite, Mycenaean, and Egyptian civilizations. Farmers abandoned fields; famine and unrest weakened entire kingdoms. Ancient Greece – The Great Famine (c. 430 BC) During the Peloponnesian War, Athens suffered famine and plague. The failure of local harvests, compounded by war blockades, devastated the farmer class. Roman Records of Crop Failure Roman writers like Livy and Pliny record periodic disasters from floods, droughts, and blight that destroyed harvests. Famines were often seen as divine punishment, leading to public sacrifices and reforms. This farmer says he feels unrelenting anxiety over climate change VIDEO
