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Farmers describe drought impact to Sen. Welch
U.S. SENATOR PETER Welch speaks with Lazy Dog Farm owner Jesse Wilbur at the Orwell farm this past Friday. Welch visited the farm to hear from Wilbur and other local farmers about how their operations have been impacted by the ongoing, historic drought.
Independent photo/Steve James
October 23, 2025
Local farmers met with U.S. Sen. Peter Welch in Orwell this past Friday to discuss how the drought has affected their operations.
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