Financial help for farmers and ranchers during drought

County Executive Director Melissa Michael of the Farm Service Agency has announced that a livestock watering assistance program is now available due to the severe drought designation for Lincoln County. “Ranchers suffering from drought and in need of water for their livestock operation may receive financial assistance from the Farm Service Agency,” said Michael. The agency is implementing its Emergency Conservation Program for drought in Lincoln County. The program helps farmers and ranchers to repair damage to farmlands caused by natural disasters and put in place methods for water conservati...