While parts of the state have been dealing with flooding, as a Bozeman Daily Chronicle article pointed out yesterday, other parts are still contending with drought. Several counties in North Central Montana are experiencing D4 “Exceptional Drought,” the most severe drought category. I’ve had a couple questions so I’m updating a post I wrote last year around this time.

Here is an overview of resources I’ve used and/or have heard are helpful. Please get in touch if there’s something you think I should add.

Disaster assistance from USDA:

  • The press release linked above is from 2021, but the program descriptions are still accurate.
  • To navigate through different programs, producers can use the FSA’s Disaster Assistance Discovery tool.
  • Many programs are administered through the Farm Service Agency (FSA).

Drought workshop recordings:

Stress and Mental Health and Communication Resources:

And if you’ve been on the other end of the disaster spectrum and have seen losses from flooding, many of the FSA disaster assistance resources apply. If you haven’t already, it’s not a bad idea to check in with your local FSA office to report damages and see if help may be available.

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Recapping the 2021 Drought

Kate Fuller

Kate Fuller



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