As the price for goods increases around the country, rural Americans have been hit especially hard. Today on the news, we visit with local farmers and ranchers about how the combination of drought, COVID shortages, and commodity rallies have impacted them. Plus, our radio partners report on how the only shelter for people experiencing homelessness in the Cortez area fits into the complicated housing crisis.

Show Notes:

Photo: Cunnington Farms is a local sheep ranch, whose owner says feeding her flock has become more difficult due to price increases of certain goods. Courtesy Cunnington Farms

KSJD News: In Southwest Colorado’s Montezuma County, the only homeless shelter within 40 miles can’t help everyone who needs it

https://www.ksjd.org/podcast/ksjd-local-newscasts/2021-11-23/the-only-homeless-shelter-within-40-miles-cant-help-everyone-who-needs-it-in-rural-colorado