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the small streams which flow through the fields are beginning to dry up.
Small gardens which can be watered are all right so far, he said, but even those plants wouid benefit from some soaking, penetrating rain. Mr. Thornhill said, on the bright side, he hasn’t yet heard of anyone having problems with wells or springs.
County Extension Agent Birgitt Thornhill said peach and apple crops will be in trouble soon if the drought continues. “Without rain, the size of both crops will be affected.”
Many cattlemen are thinking about culling their herds more deeply than usual, according to the Extension agent. She expects that perhaps “about 10 percent over the usual” will be sold. A special sale of calves will be held in Culpeper on June 26. The last sale is usually in
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