The U.S. Department of Agriculture has granted Secretarial natural disaster designations to a dozen counties due to drought. This allows the Farm Service Agency to extend emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters.
Gov. Tony Evers and the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection encourage farmers to take advantage of those resources.
“We’re continuing to do everything we can to support our farmers and their families, and we appreciate the help from our federal partners and USDA Secretary Vilsack to support our state’s farmers and our local communities during the recent drought conditions,” says Evers. “I encourage eligible Wisconsin producers to access these critical resources that are available through this designation, including assistance like emergency loans.”
The Wisconsin Farm Center can be reached at (800) 942-2474 or [email protected]. Producers can find their local FSA office online.
“Unpredictable weather impacts the wallet and wellness of producers,” says DATCP Secretary Randy Romanski. “Producers with questions about USDA FSA programs and emergency credit should contact their local FSA office. As always, the Wisconsin Farm Center at DATCP is available to answer questions and connect farmers to resources, including conflict mediation, financial consulting, and the Farmer Wellness Program.”
See a recent story on the natural disaster designations: https://www.midwestfarmreport.com/2023/07/19/drought-gives-12-counties-disaster-status/
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