On this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast Special, we cover many aspects of the drought that the majority of Ohio is dealing with.
On this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast Special, we cover many aspects of the drought that the majority of Ohio is dealing with, including the programs and assistance available to farmers being impacted by the extremely dry conditions, what the short and long-term weather forecasts look like, tips on preventing field fires during harvest season and why keeping your mental wellness top of mind is so important during these historically challenging times.
Guests
Dr. John Patterson, Ohio Farm Service Agency Director
Dr. Aaron Wilson, State Climatologist for Ohio
Derek Hommer, Risk Management Consultant and Agronomy Specialist with Nationwide Agribusiness
Brice Acton, Ross County grain farmer
The bill includes short-term spending, disaster aid and a farm bill extension.
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The disaster relief funding disbursement will be overseen by the Ohio Department of Agriculture and administered through local soil & water districts.
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HB 683 would provide meaningful relief by investing $10 million in the counties that were most severely impacted by relentless hot and dry conditions this past summer.
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Here are some tips for those agricultural producers being impacted by the drought that have not worked with the USDA FSA office before.
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On this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast Special, we cover many aspects of the drought that the majority of Ohio is dealing with.
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If you have been impacted by the drought, please contact your local Farm Service Agency.
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