ORO-MEDONTE, ONT. -- The irrigation systems are running full blast in the Holland Marsh as farmers grapple with dry conditions. Avia Eek grows carrots and onions on 85 acres of land. She said the farm is ahead of last year's pace when it comes to seeding, but the lack of rain is a growing concern this year. "Right now, the challenge we are faced with is it is dry; it's really, really dry," said Eek. She said farmers tend to irrigate through the night to avoid heavy winds and evaporation from the sun. Although, she says farmers are now forced to irrigate during the day.