about US economic loss of $5-7 billion estimated from recent california floods, according to Moody’s RMS, a catastrophe risk modeling and solutions company. USDA provides technical and financial assistance to farmers and ranchers affected by large-scale natural disasters.
“USDA employees work diligently to provide a broad portfolio of disaster assistance programs and services to all affected agricultural producers,” said USDA’s Farm Services Agency (FSA) Administrator. One Zach Ducheneaux said: “He’s also proud of the recent updates the FSA has made to its disaster relief programs that allow it to better respond to growers in California.”
Local USDA Service Centers are receiving calls from farmers and landlords reporting possible damage. If possible, the first call must be made within 72 hours of the event to maintain eligibility for all possible programs.
Livestock producers who died in the herd, livestock compensation programNotification of loss equal to 75% of market value must be sent to the local FSA office within 30 days of the livestock loss. Additional comprehensive assistance is Emergency support for livestock, bee and aquaculture programs For losses not covered by other disaster assistance programs.
Seedling growers and orchards tree support program To restore or replant eligible vines, bushes or trees. Applications must be submitted within 90 days.
The Department of Agriculture offers a variety of services. operating When urgent direct farm loan Exchange essential property, cover family living expenses, refinance farm-related debt, or purchase inputs such as livestock, equipment, feed, and seeds. Borrowers who are unable to make scheduled payments can take advantage of loan service options.
producer federal crop insurance or FSA’s Uninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program must report the damage to their respective insurance agent or FSA office within 72 hours of discovery of the damage and follow up in writing within 15 days. You must submit a Lost Notice (CCC-576).
Conservation funds are available through the FSA to restore fencing, damaged farmland, forests, and watershed impediments. Emergency Maintenance Program (ECP),Financial Services Agency Emergency Reforestation Program (EFRP) and NRCS Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) program.
“Productive agriculture is vital to the California economy, and the USDA stands ready to help recover from these devastating floods,” Ducheneau added.
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