Article content Tyler Fulton, president of the Manitoba Beef Producers, said time is running out for many producers who, along with their families, are a key part of the rural community. “All of this is at risk. Because of the drought challenges, some producers are making the very difficult decision to disperse part or all of their herds. It’s a heavy toll on their mental health,” said Fulton. “One family who we heard from at the office this week had to disperse their whole herd. They said can you imagine how it feels to see years of hard work and love for farming go onto a truck. This is our livelihood. It’s heartbreaking.”