Foothills County, Alta., says 'unseasonably hot and dry conditions' over the past two months have pushed area farmers to the breaking point.
A canola field south of Blackie, photographed on June 27, 2023, is one of many areas in Foothills County affected by drought.
"Tame forage stands have been severely affected with many producers feeding through May and already turning livestock into hay stands." Despite the downpour in June, Foothills County says all areas in its jurisdiction have a moisture quantity 35 to 55 per cent below average.An ungrazed pasture near Hartell, Alta., is shown on June 12, 2023.
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