Drought hurting organic farmer's bottom line

Drought conditions continue to challenge farmers in some parts of Minnesota. Many farmers are losing crops and coping with higher-than-usual irrigation costs.

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Evan Meier, an organic farmer in southeastern Minnesota. He says this year has been a struggle. Meier is a farmer and the building and equipment manager for Featherstone Farm in Rushford, Minn.

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