Farmers in the southwest portion of Georgia will finally have access to the Floridian aquifer after more than a decade.
The Floridian aquifer spans an incredible 100,000 square miles and supplies drinking water for nearly 10 million people.
The Farm Monitor shows us how the new ruling offers relief to farmers.
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