Spanberger declares state of emergency as drought strains Virginia farmers
Governor Abigail Spanberger declared a state of emergency to assist Virginia farmers facing drought-damaged pastures. This measure enables larger hay deliveries to support the agricultural community during the ongoing drought.
Virginia farmers struggling with drought-damaged pastures will be able to receive larger hay deliveries under a state of emergency declared by Gov. Abigail Spanberger Wednesday.
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