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Drought Related Information

The following links are provided to assist those seeking information concerning available disaster assistance from the USDA's Farm Service Agency and the current drought conditions from the NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
North Carolina Drought Monitoring Council

The NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources - has information pertaining to the current drought conditions specific to North Carolina



VENEMAN DESIGNATES 73 NORTH CAROLINA COUNTIES AS DISASTER AREAS
(See Map)

Disaster Assistance Information

Natural disaster is a constant threat to America's farmers and ranchers. From drought to flood, freeze, tornadoes, or other calamity, natural events can severely hurt even the best run agricultural operation.

But farmers don't have to face a natural disaster alone. If your farming or ranching operation has suffered a loss due to a natural disaster, you may be eligible for assistance under one or more of the following FSA programs:

Map showing counties in North Carolina named as primary disaster areas. (text version is below image)
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Eight-nine counties were named as primary disaster areas due to abnormally low temperatures and drought. Other counties with the exception of Currituck and Dare will be designated as contiguous counites and be eligible to be considered for low interest EM loans from FSA.
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