By Jimmy Espy, Correspondent
Baled hay awaits collection in a field of Gore-Subligna Road in western Chattooga County. Some Chattooga farmers have struggled with growing conditions this year, as rainfall amounts have varied widely across the county.
Photo by correspondent Jimmy EspySUMMERVILLE, Ga. — While many Chattooga County farmers have enjoyed an excellent growing season this summer, others have struggled.
The difference has been rainfall.
“It really depends on where you are in the county,” said Extension Agent Rebecca Thomas. “The west side of the county hasn’t had enough rain, and some other areas have had too much.”
The University of Georgia doesn’t have weather stations in Chattooga County, but a few miles north in LaFayette, the weather observer recorded 10.85 inches of rain from May 1 to Aug. 17. That’s the smallest amount for the period since 2008 and about 6 inches below historic norms.