MAINE - The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) that
farmers in a number of Maine counties are now eligible for disaster
assistance through the Farm Service Agency (FSA)
due to losses caused by multiple disasters during the 2012 crop year.
“Our state’s farmers have experienced several natural disasters
during this crop year, so the approval of this assistance is definitely
welcome news,” said Michaud. “I encourage Mainers to contact their local
Farm Service Agency office to learn more about
how these programs can help.”
According to the USDA, farmers have 8 months to apply for emergency
loan assistance. For more information on FSA programs and eligibility
requirements, Mainers should contact the Maine FSA office at
207-990-9140 or visit the FSA
website.
Details supplied by USDA on the disaster declarations and the Maine counties eligible for assistance can be found below.
Designation #1:
The combined effects of frost, freezes, and hailstorms that occurred
during the period of April 26 through June 23, 2012.
- Primary counties: Androscoggin, Cumberland, Oxford and York
- Benefits are also available for the contiguous counties of Franklin, Kennebec and Sagadahoc
Designation #2: Excessive rain that occurred from June 15 through June 30, 2012.
- Primary county: Penobscot
- Benefits are also available for the contiguous counties of Aroostook, Hancock, Piscataquis, Somerset, Waldo and Washington
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