Tag: disaster assistance
USDA reopens sign-up for farmers recovering from disasters
If your farm got hit by a disaster in 2017 or so far in 2018, you may be eligible for disaster assistance through the USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), which just reopened two programs.
Many brave souls among the chaos
At last count, it is estimated that 72,000 rescues were enacted as a result of Hurricane Harvey and this epic national disaster is not over yet.
Are you prepared for a disaster?
Cover your bases and learn to protect your farm from the unexpected pitfalls of life.
Nov. 20 deadline for disaster assistance program
Hello again! As I sit and go through my notes of column topics, my focus is becoming narrower. The lack of a new farm...
Ohio, Pa., and N.Y. counties gain disaster status; farmers eligible for...
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated Erie County, Pa., as a natural disaster area due to excessive rain that occurred between...
USDA designates 49 Ohio counties as disaster areas
WASHINGTON -- The USDA has designated 49 counties in Ohio as primary natural disaster areas due to excessive rain, flooding, flash flooding, high winds, excessive heat and tornadoes.
