Tough times for farmers in the high country

General — EDITOR on November 12, 2008 at 11:13 am

http://www.aaec.vt.edu/biotechimpact/images/tobacco/tobacco4.jpgWritten by John Boyle
The lingering drought in much of North Carolina has resulted in the U.S. Department of Agriculture declaring 59 counties, including nearly all of Western North Carolina, disaster areas.
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That means local farmers who can prove significant crop losses may be eligible for low-interest loans or other payments. This is the second year in a row that drought has severely impacted crops, with corn and eastern tobacco crops taking the worst hits this year.

If you think the drought is no longer an issue, just ask a local farmer.

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