The summarized comments from a panel discussion conducted at the 2021 º£½ÇÉçÇø Agricultural Trade Show in January to help gardeners prepare for the upcoming gardening season. Sean Birkel, University of º£½ÇÉçÇø research assistant professor and state climatologist; Rachel Schattman, assistant professor of sustainable agriculture; and John Jemison, Cooperative Extension soil and water quality specialist, suggested strategies to mitigate drought conditions ranging from adding rain barrels to constructing a farm pond and using mulch and cover crops.
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