(Undated) – Crawford County is one of 102 Illinois counties that have been designated as primary natural disaster areas, due to this year’s excessive moisture, flooding and flash flooding. According to Agriculture Secretary, Sonny Perdue, this natural disaster designation allows FSA to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including the replacement of essential items such as equipment or livestock, reorganization of a farming operation or the refinance of certain debts. The deadline to apply for these emergency loans is April 7, 2020. Farmers may contact their local USDA service center for further information on eligibility requirements and application procedures for these and other programs. Additional information is also available by following the link.
