Originally published on July 2, 2021 8:04 pm
Across the West, drought conditions are the worst they ve been in nearly two decades. The dry weather is hitting farmers and ranchers particularly hard, who need water for their crops and livestock. But it s not just their bottom line that s being threatened. The effect of drought and climate change on agriculture workers mental health is increasingly concerning healthcare providers.
Mindy Perkovich has been a farmer for about 12 years. Every time I seed or plant a crop, she says. There s like a certain amount of hope that goes with it.
Perkovich typically grows things like turnips, squash and tomatoes for the local market on seven acres. This season, though, she s had to cut her crops down to less than a single acre.
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