Drought-Stricken California Farmers Receive Additional Funding

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today pledged an additional $10 million to assist California agricultural producers struggling to cope with three years of drought-related conditions. “With the challenges to California farmers caused by three years of drought, we are making available much-needed assistance to some of the hardest hit producers,” said Dave White, chief of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, who made the announcement on Vilsack’s behalf during a visit to California. “This funding will help farmers deal with the current conditions, such as preventing dust and wind erosion in fallowed areas and keeping trees and vines alive.” Read more.