Drought Resources

Government of Canada – Drought Monitor: The Canadian Drought Monitor (CDM) is Canada’s official source for the monitoring and reporting of drought nationally. From this page you can access a variety of monthly products and information about current drought conditions across the country.

Government of Canada – Agriculture Health and Wellness Supports: Find resources about health, wellness, and managing stress.

Agroclimate Impact Reporter:  The Agroclimate Impact Reporter (AIR) is an online survey designed for the collection and reporting of weather and climate impacts on-farm operations across Canada.

Beef Cattle Research Council: Provide tips for managing drought, as well as a list of resources

Government of BC – Drought Preparation and Response

• Drought in Agriculture: Contains drought resources, including tools for calculating water use and irrigation management, and available financial assistance programs. Resources on this page include a livestock drought management guide, a water calculator, a grazing management guide, and so much more.
• Drought Information Portal: Provides a single source to access drought and water scarcity information across geographic regions in British Columbia.
• Agriculture Insurance and Income Protection: Help farmers manage the unpredictable financial challenges that come with food production in B.C.

BC Cattlemen’s Association Access to Feed Program: This program is intended to link producers experiencing drought and feed shortages with supplies who have feed available.

AgSafeBC – On this page, you will find mental health and well-being resources targeted to the agriculture community in BC.

Government of Alberta – Farming in Dry Conditions: Information and tools to assist with on-farm business management and production issues during dry conditions and periods of business stress.

Government of Saskatchewan – Drought Resources: General guidelines for livestock welfare during drought

Government of Manitoba – Managing Extremes of Moisture: Provides resources to assist producers who are dealing with extreme dry or drought conditions.

Beef Farmers of Ontario – Managing Dry Weather on Livestock Farms: Provides access to a webinar about navigating dry weather challenges, and provides a list of resources for farmers.

Ontario Federation of Agriculture – Drought and Wildfires: Provides a list of resources to support risk reduction, preparedness, and recovery efforts.