USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in Connecticut Impacted by Flooding and Hail
TOLLAND, Conn., Sept. 9, 2024 – Agricultural operations in Connecticut have been significantly impacted by recent flooding and hail. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from these adverse weather events. Impacted producers should contact their localUSDA Service Center to report losses and learn more about program options available to assist in their recovery from cropland, infrastructure, and livestock losses and damages. USDA Disaster Assistance Producers who experience livestock deaths in excess of normal mortality or sell injured livestock at a reduced price may be eligible for…