Local Agricultural Trials Unlock New Drought Mitigation Approaches

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Local Agricultural Trials Unlock New Drought Mitigation Approaches

Communities across several drought-prone areas have turned to on-farm experiments as a way to develop practical responses to water shortages, and these efforts have produced …

Jordan Sullivan 29 September 2026

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Drew Weber · Sep 2, 2026

Council Approves Funding for Trail Expansion

The Peak Ridge Regional Council has approved funding for a significant expansion of the area's trail network. During their regular session on October …