RED DEER – A trust fund to help drought-stricken Alberta farmers has grown to more than $200,000.
Administered by Wild Rose Agricultural Producers, Drought Aid 2002 started after groups and individuals asked how they could help farmers and ranchers suffering under the worst dry period in 130 years.
Rod Scarlett of Wild Rose said a board formed by major grain and livestock groups oversees the fund and its disbursement.
So far the Alberta Farm Animal Care Association has received $50,000 to help livestock in distress.
Another $15,000 went to the Alberta Mental Health Board to deliver help and information to farm families under stress.
The board plans to meet again soon to examine other ways to distribute aid.
