SPARKS, Nev. -
April 26, 2023The Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) has
been working with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency
(FSA) to find resources and assistance for farmers and ranchers impacted by
winter weather and flooding. Producers should report loss of livestock or infrastructure
to their local FSA office to begin the process.
“We know it has been a tough winter and as the weather
warms concerns are shifting from snow and cold temperatures to flooding,” said
NDA Director J.J. Goicoechea. “We hope that this is the beginning of some relief
for our farming and ranching communities.”
Any producer who has experienced any level of
loss (loss to livestock or crop, structure failure, challenges accessing or
purchasing feed, etc.) is encouraged to report to their local FSA offices. For
any losses going forward, it should be reported within 30 days. Reports can be
made via phone call, email, or by walking into a local office.
“Again, I want to emphasize our thanks to our agriculture
industry for their dedication to their livestock and operations,” said Director
Goicoechea.
The NDA has provided more information on
disaster assistance available to producers on their website at agri.nv.gov.
Find contact and location information for the nearest FSA office at farmers.gov/service-center-locator.
About the Nevada Department of Agriculture
The Nevada
Department of Agriculture (NDA) mission is to preserve, protect and
promote Nevada’s agriculture. The department has 225 dedicated employees
providing services in its five divisions, Administrative Services, Animal
Industry, Measurement Standards, Food and Nutrition, and Plant Health and
Compliance. The department’s $288 million budget facilitates regulatory and
administrative work in agriculture and food manufacturing industries, protecting
public and environmental health and worker safety, and providing food
distribution and oversight for the United States Department of Agriculture’s
school and community nutrition programs.
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