2 Arkansas Counties Get Disaster Declarations for Farmers
U. S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has made disaster declarations for farmers in two Arkansas counties that suffered losses and damage due to high winds and hail that occurred on Oct. 7.
Responding to requests from Gov. Mike Beebe, Vilsack issued the primary county disaster declarations in Craighead and Mississippi counties. Additionally, Crittenden, Greene, Jackson, Lawrence, and Poinsett counties were named as contiguous disaster counties.
Qualifying farmers will be eligible for federal aid – including emergency loans. Officials say farmers who feel they may qualify for the federal aid should contact their local Farm Service Agency office.
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