International Agri-Center in Tulare holds water drive for drought victims
TULARE, Calif. (KFSN) -- International Agri-Center organization is asking the public to donate bottles, gallons, or cases as part of "Aggie's Water Drive" -- to help families in Tulare County who have run out of water.
International Agri-Center is asking the public to bring water in any form of bottles, gallons, or cases of water or cash donation from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 21st and have an opportunity to take a tour of the AgVentures! Learning Center and Antique Tractor Museum.
The water donated will be given to families in need in Tulare County.
This week marks National Ag Week -- celebrating the farmers and those that help grow food for the world.
How serious is the drought in Central California?
List of key timeline stories since the summer of 2014
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May 19, 2014 - Drought: Elderly South Valley couple's well already dry
June 9, 2014 - Le Grand faces potential water emergency
July 7, 2014 - Boil water notice for Madera County community of Parkwood
July 8, 2014 - Federal meteorologist: California 2 years away from running out of water
July 14, 2014 - Water pumping causing Valley to sink, could trigger earthquakes
July 15, 2014 - At least 50 water wells across Merced County have run dry
July 24, 2014 - With wells drying up residents turn to water trucks
July 31, 2014 - U.S. Drought Monitor shows massive expansion in California
August 12, 2014 - Madera Ranchos imposes new restrictions as water pressure drops
August 14, 2014 - History emerging from underwater at Pine Flat Lake
August 22, 2014 - Most wells in East Porterville have run dry
September 6, 2014 - Governor signs groundwater legislation that worries farmers
September 26, 2014 - Sinking land is a growing problem in the San Joaquin Valley
September 24, 2014 - East Hanford residents relying on temporary water hook-up
October 12, 2014 - Porterville-area families affected by drought receive water donations
November 7, 2014 - Help coming as more Tulare County wells run dry
November 17, 2014 - Portable showers set up in Porterville after wells run dry due to drought
December 15, 2015 - California drought years from being over
January 30, 2015 - Beer company supplies drinking water to Porterville
February 16, 2015 - NASA warns North America at risk for decades-long drought
February 27, 2015 - Zero water allocation forces Valley farmers to make drastic cuts
March 9, 2015 - Tulare County preparing in case water system fails
March 9, 2015 - Cantua Creek residents face steep rate hike or no water
March 10, 2015 - Drought causing tension between residents and almond farmers
March 12, 2015 - Fresno County officials concerned about bleak water outlook
March 17, 2015 - Groundwater ordinance approved in Merced County
March 17, 2015 - Biologist says Delta Smelt near Extinction
