Governor Sonny Perdue is asking the federal government to declare many drought-stricken Georgia counties disaster areas. In the meantime, he wants people around the state to pray for rain.
The governor proclaimed Monday a statewide Day of Prayer for Agriculture. All but 15 of the state’s 159 counties are experiencing severe or extreme drought conditions.
Farmers are putting off planting many crops because the soil is too dry. Cattle and dairy producers are struggling to feed their herds. Many are being forced to sell their animals.
On Monday Governor Perdue met with farmers in Macon and asked everyone to get pray for rain. He told the crowd, “Folks I’m here to tell you that we don’t need the Governor’s help, we need God’s help.”
The governor is seeking Federal help as well. On Friday, Perdue asked the United States Department of Agriculture to begin the process of declaring eligible counties disaster areas.
The governor proclaimed Monday a statewide Day of Prayer for Agriculture. All but 15 of the state’s 159 counties are experiencing severe or extreme drought conditions.
Farmers are putting off planting many crops because the soil is too dry. Cattle and dairy producers are struggling to feed their herds. Many are being forced to sell their animals.
On Monday Governor Perdue met with farmers in Macon and asked everyone to get pray for rain. He told the crowd, “Folks I’m here to tell you that we don’t need the Governor’s help, we need God’s help.”
The governor is seeking Federal help as well. On Friday, Perdue asked the United States Department of Agriculture to begin the process of declaring eligible counties disaster areas.
