Friday, July 22, 2011

USDA Designates San Carlos Apache Reservation Disaster Area

The San Carlos Apache Reservation has been designated a primary natural disaster area due to losses from wildfires, drought and excessive heat.

The US Department of Agricuklture also announced Thursday that farmers and ranchers in Gila, Apache, Navajo, Pinal, Graham and Greenlee counties also qualify for natural disaster assistance.

Farmers who meet eligibility requirements have eight months to apply for low interest emergency loans to help cover part of their losses.

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