Summers of extreme drought and floods pose challenges to local agriculture, fish and wildlife
Connecticut farms have experienced extreme drought and floods, finding it increasingly difficult to prepare for alternating extremes. While 2021 brought floods that devastated many Connecticut crops, farmers are again dealing with drought this summer.
On Friday, federal officials declared New London and Windham counties "primary natural disaster areas" due to drought, while Hartford, Middlesex and Tolland counties are designated as "contiguous counties."
Farmers interested in applying for assistance can contact their local Farm Service Agency office.
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