Many farmers from various counties in the great state of Maine are eligible for U.S. Department of Agriculture disaster assistance, and that includes some farmers in Aroostook County.

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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack issued a disaster designation Thursday for Somerset County due to damages and losses caused by excessive precipitation that occurred from May 8th through September 25th.

In addition to Somerset Country, the USDA has designated Aroostook, Franklin, Kennebec, Penobscot, Waldo and Piscataquis counties as contiguous disaster counties also eligible for assistance.

Representatives Mike Michaud and Chellie Pingree said “These USDA programs provide critical assistance to producers when disasters strike, and we encourage Mainers to contact their local Farm Service Agency office to learn more about how these programs can help.”

This disaster designation makes farm operators in these counties eligible to be considered for assistance from the Farm Service Agency. According to the USDA, eligible farmers have 8 months from now to apply for benefits.

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.

 

 

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