Rep. Kathy Hochul (NY-26) announced last week that the U.S. Department of Agriculture designated the seven counties of New York state’s 26th Congressional District as natural disaster areas due to the significant production loss caused by drought earlier this year.
“After a particularly difficult year for western New York farmers, the USDA's disaster designation will provide much needed relief to our farmers dealing with the devastating effects of this summer’s drought,” Hochul said. “Farms seeking assistance will now be eligible for emergency loans to help them recover and keep their businesses viable.”
For more information, affected farmers are encouraged to contact their local Farm Service Agency office or Cornell Cooperative Extension Office.
Hochul has continually advocated for agriculture, a mainstay of Western New York’s economy with nearly 3,500 farms and an annual output of over $739 million in the 26th District alone. Support for agriculture is a key component of Hochul’s REBUILD Plan.
Rep. Kathy Hochul (NY-26) announced last week that the U.S. Department of Agriculture designated the seven counties of New York state’s 26th Congressional District as natural disaster areas due to the significant production loss caused by drought earlier this year.
“After a particularly difficult year for western New York farmers, the USDA's disaster designation will provide much needed relief to our farmers dealing with the devastating effects of this summer’s drought,” Hochul said. “Farms seeking assistance will now be eligible for emergency loans to help them recover and keep their businesses viable.”
For more information, affected farmers are encouraged to contact their local Farm Service Agency office or Cornell Cooperative Extension Office.
Hochul has continually advocated for agriculture, a mainstay of Western New York’s economy with nearly 3,500 farms and an annual output of over $739 million in the 26th District alone. Support for agriculture is a key component of Hochul’s REBUILD Plan.
