Drought disaster designation

WASHINGTON D.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency designated nine Washington counties, including Adams County, as primary natural disaster areas due to drought. The designation makes emergency loans available to producers.

The loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including replacement of essential items such as equipment or livestock, reorganization of a farming operation or the refinance of certain debts.

For additional information on loan options, contact your local USDA service center.

The Farm Service Agency will review the loans based on the extent of losses, security available and repayment ability. Counties in the primary eligibility also include Asotin, Benton, Franklin, Grant, Kittitas, Klickitat, Walla and Yakima.