Farmers and other interested individuals in Central and Northern New York who have been affected by the summer’s drought should attend a special presentation at 1 p.m. Oct. 26 featuring groundwater expert M. Todd Walter of Cornell University.
The
meeting featuring Walter — a hydrogeologist who serves as director of the New
York State Water Resources Institute, Department of Biological and
Environmental Engineering at Cornell University — will feature a discussion on
the impact the drought has had on local aquifers, how long it may take wells to
recover and insights on how farmers can rebound.
In addition, those attending will also be able to ask Walter questions.The meeting will be in the first floor conference room at the Dulles State Office Building in Watertown.
“The
effects of last summer’s unprecedented drought are still being felt by farmers
across our region,” said state Sen. Patricia Ritchie, who is chair of the Senate
Agriculture Committee.
“The
goal of this meeting is for Dr. Walter to offer expert advice on how our
hardworking farmers can recover from the drought and protect themselves from
damage caused by dry weather conditions in the future.”
Walter’s visit is the result of suggestions from farm tours organized by
Senator Ritchie in recent months to assess the drought’s impact on the
agriculture industry.
Those
interested in attending meeting should pre-register by calling (315) 782-3418.
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