Augusta County: Designated Drought Disaster Area by USDA
November 29, 2023, press release from Augusta County….
Augusta County farmers affected by the drought are eligible to apply for Farm Service Agency (FSA) assistance, including emergency loans, to help mitigate the challenges posed by the ongoing drought. Contact the FSA office at 540-248-6218.
Augusta County has recently been designated as a drought disaster area by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Livestock producers may qualify for the Livestock Forage Disaster Program.
Farmers interested in learning more about the Livestock Forage Disaster Program should contact the Farm Service Agency (FSA) office in Verona at 70 Dick Huff Lane. Farmers will need to have up-to-date acreage reports along with some additional reporting requirements to qualify for the program. Questions can be directed to the Verona Farm Service Agency at 540-248-6218.
Additional Resources
For more information about FSA Disaster Assistance Programs, visit https://www.fsa.usda.
For more information about USDA disaster programs, visit farmers.gov/recover and review USDA Disaster Programs at a Glance.
Find regular updates on drought conditions for Augusta County on Drought.gov.
