Apply by Jan. 8
Assistance is available from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help Oregon agricultural producers properly dispose of livestock that were depopulated due to impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic.
USDAâs Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting applications for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) for the Emergency Animal Mortality Management practice through Jan. 8.
âAmerican farmers and ranchers â including producers here in Oregon â are facing some tough decisions as they weather the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic,â said Jason Jeans, NRCS Oregon acting state conservationist. âThrough the Emergency Animal Mortality Management practice, we want to help producers make the best decisions for their operations and natural resources.â