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New Website Provides Tips On Dealing With Droughts

By: News Staff
Updated: July 30, 2012
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With the heat and dry weather, these may be hard times for farmers and gardeners.

However, one website is trying to make things a little easier.

Purdue Extension has made a website called IN Drought.

The website aims to help homeowners, community leaders, and farmers in Indiana.

It provides tips such as keeping plants healthy, protecting lawns, conserving water, and avoiding heat stress.

The website also has information about farming during a drought.

For community leaders, the website includes information on burn bans and restrictions, as well as safety tips.

To visit the website, click here.

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