B.C. strengthens agricultural drought preparedness

B.C. strengthens agricultural drought preparedness

Hundreds of B.C. farmers will be better equipped to deal with drought thanks to supports to help manage, collect and store water for crops and livestock.

“Last year, our province faced an unprecedented lack of rain, and this winter we’re seeing snow levels are at remarkable lows, meaning next summer might be even worse. Climate change – and drought in particular – makes it tough to secure water for animals, crops and feed, and it makes food more expensive for everyone,” said Premier David Eby in a press release. “This money will help build water storage and buy the equipment farmers tell us they need to keep providing the food we all depend on.”

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