From the Director’s Desk — Building Resilience: Supporting Small Farmers Through Drought Challenges
As we enter another growing season, drought remains a critical challenge for small and limited-resource farmers across the Commonwealth. Extended periods of low rainfall and high temperatures continue to strain agricultural communities.
For small-scale, urban, and historically underserved producers, drought is more than an environmental issue—it is economic, social, and deeply personal. Reduced soil moisture weakens crops, limits livestock forage, and leads to lower productivity and financial stress.