Gov. Phil Scott says the U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated Vermont a natural disaster area from the catastrophic July flooding, making farms eligible for emergency federal loans. It's the second such declaration for Vermont this year.
Flood waters remain on the destroyed fields at the Intervale Community Farm after flooding and rain, July 17, 2023, in Burlington, Vt. from the catastrophic July flooding,It's the second USDA disaster declaration for Vermont this summer. In July, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack approved Scott's request for a disaster declaration forSince the July flooding, farmers have reported over $16 million in damage and losses, according to Vermont Agriculture Secretary Anson Tebbetts.
"Our farming community has faced a one-two punch this year that some may not survive,” Tebbetts said in a statement. “This designation can provide a lifeline to these important farm and food businesses with resources until next year’s growing season.”eligible for emergency loans from the Farm Service Agency, Scott said. They have eight months from the date of the declaration to apply.
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