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A wise chicken perches near a heat lamp inside a coop at Billy Davisonâs small farm in Normanâs Ward 5.
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Goats stay close together next to a heat source inside a barn at Billy Davisonâs farm east of town. (Photo provided)
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Farmers fight frozen water tanks to keep livestock hydrated such as this one kept in a barn with a heater nearby. (Photo provided)
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A wise chicken perches near a heat lamp inside a coop at Billy Davisonâs small farm in Normanâs Ward 5.
Third-party certification
Additionally, USDA can provide financial resources through its Environmental Quality Incentives Program to help with immediate needs and long-term support to help recover from natural disasters and conserve water resources. Assistance may also be available for emergency animal mortality disposal from natural disasters and other causes.
The Farm Service Agency (FSA) also has a variety of loans available including emergency loans that are triggered by disaster declarations and operating loans that can assist producers with credit needs.
Ensure food safety
USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is helping ensure affected households and communities are taking the proper steps to reduce the risk of foodborne illness during severe weather and power outages. Food safety tips for before, during and after a weather emergency are available on the FSIS website.