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Some farms growing drought-tolerant crop
A LOCAL FARM harvests sorghum. Some area farms have shifted to growing sorghum sudangrass, an annual grass crop that UVM Extension officials note is drought-resistant and can provide a resilient forage option. Photo courtesy of Emma Sandman
November 26, 2025
Some Addison County farmers are growing sorghum sudangrass, an annual grass crop that can withstand drought and can provide a resilient option for farmers’ forage systems.
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