VA. AGRICULTURE & CONSUMER SERVICES DEPT.: MORE THAN 60 VIRGINIA LOCALITIES ELIGIBLE FOR USDA EMERGENCY LOANS THROUGH DROUGHT DESIGNATION
February 17, 2024
February 17, 2024
RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 17 -- The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued the following news release:
Drought conditions affected many of Virginia's agricultural producers in numerous localities and all parts of the state during the 2023 growing season. To provide assistance to affected producers, USDA Secretary Thomas Vilsack began designating Virginia counties as primary natural disaster areas in October of 2023 and continued through December. Produce . . .
Drought conditions affected many of Virginia's agricultural producers in numerous localities and all parts of the state during the 2023 growing season. To provide assistance to affected producers, USDA Secretary Thomas Vilsack began designating Virginia counties as primary natural disaster areas in October of 2023 and continued through December. Produce . . .