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Mindy Perkovich has been a farmer for about 12 years in Southwest Colorado's Mancos Valley.

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The Devastating Drought Across The West Could Mean An Increase In Farmer Suicides

4:31pm July 02, 2021

by Lucas Brady Woods

A Colorado analysis found farmer suicide rates rise in tandem with increased drought. Experts say a big challenge is that there are few counsellors and many guns in rural areas.

Drought conditions in the Southeast as of Nov. 8. The darker the color, the more severe the drought.

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Much Of The Southeast U.S. Is Grappling With Drought

2:54pm November 10, 2016

by Rebecca Hersher

Months of severe drought are causing water shortages and wildfires, particularly in Alabama and Georgia. The USDA has designated part of Georgia a disaster area for farmers.