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Disaster Assistance Available for Producers Impacted by Severe Winter Storms

Accurate records documenting loss are critical.

Variety of assistance options available to residents, ag producers and impacted communities.

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...

Courtesy of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Posted at 12:54 PM, Feb 18, 2021 and last updated 2021-02-18 14:17:24-05 Louisiana Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry Mike Strain is urging all agricultural producers impacted by the severe winter weather to document losses. “While no secretarial disaster designation has been declared at this time, an accurate account of any crops and livestock that are lost is vital in the event insurance claims are necessary or federal assistance through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is made available,” said Strain...