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Drought Relief and Future Farming Plans | Durham News
North Carolina’s governor just signed a bold new Farm Act to battle the worst drought in decades, funding irrigation and pond digging to help farmers survive dry spells—and even brace for hurricane flooding. With 43% of the state in extreme drought, crops are stunted, yields are down, and farmers are calling recent rain “drops from heaven.” Advocates are pushing for a new funding plan to hit the General Assembly next year, aiming to secure long-term water resilience and flood prevention. While lakes like Jordan and Falls are seeing minor gains, the drought’s grip remains tight—and the future…
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