Drought Relief in 3 States.

What is happening? States are trying to figure out how to help farmers during the current drought.

Why is this important?

• In UTAH. It is COVID Relief funds to the rescue. ” Utah Department of Agriculture and Food recently announced it is distributing $25.5 million to 140 recipients–including farmers and water conservancy districts.”
• In Kansas. It is water management planning on 5 year cycles so more water can be used in drought years and less in wet years.
• In Iowa it is a multi-agency approach to drought planning that includes Iowa Departments of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Land Stewardship and Homeland Security and Emergency Management 

How will this be important? Addressing food supply chain issues means helping farmers handle drought.

Route Fifty | How 3 States Are Trying to Help Their Farmers Deal With Drought