They based their decision on worsening drought conditions, persistant moisture shortages and severe grasshopper infestations.
The MD of Greenview have declared Agriculture disasters for the livestock industry.
Dry conditions, dating back to last year, have not subsided going into this year, and it has resulted in extreme impacts on livestock producers.
This has prompted producers to till under hay land for green field for thwe latter half of the season.
Others are thinking about liquidation at auction markets.
Greenview joins the County of Grande Prairie and the MD of Pincher Creek in the declaration of the disaster.
The bottom line is that producers are scrambling a little bit through this time, which is also taking a toll on their mental well-being.
The Reeve of the MD of Greenview is Tyler Olsen.
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