Disaster Relief Funds Available For Delaware County Farms

DELAWARE COUNTY, PA – Farmland owners in Delaware County can get federal assistance funding for disaster relief, Gov. Tom Wolf announced Thursday.

Farmland owners in Delaware County are eligible to receive disaster relief funding from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

"This year was unprecedented and unpredictable, with weather conditions that challenged farmers across the state," said Governor Wolf. "This funding will be crucial to help those producers protect their investments and recoup some of their losses. I encourage anyone eligible in Philadelphia or Delaware counties to apply for this valuable federal relief."

The funding will help with losses caused by disasters that occurred during the 2018 crop year, such as excessive heat and drought.

It is the result of a Secretarial disaster declaration and can include emergency loans from the federal Farm Service Agency (FSA).

Eligible farmers can apply for loans for up to eight months after a Secretarial disaster declaration, and should contact their local FSA office for assistance.

Farmland owner can get more information on USDA’s disaster assistance program, including county lists and maps, online here.

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