WA farmers expect floods, but nothing this catastrophic

The damage from last week's flooding is catastrophic.

Thousands of people have been displaced and are unsure of what remains. 

For Washington farmers, water and rivers are essential.

But uncontrolled, water can also quickly destroy much of their hard work.

We’ll hear more about the flood’s effect on Washington’s small farms.

Correction: This episode includes information from the Washington State Insurance Commissioner's Office stating that FEMA's declaration of emergency allows individuals / households affected by floods to apply for federal funds to make repairs or pay for temporary housing. According to a FEMA spokesperson, this declaration does not allow for that funding. Rather, "FEMA is authorized to identify, mobilize and provide, at its discretion, equipment and resources necessary to alleviate the impacts of the emergency."

Patricia Murphy's winter vegetable recipe suggestion. She says you can just add beets.

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