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| http://kuster.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kuster-announces-usda-farm-service-agency-assistance-for-new-hampshire | Kuster Announces USDA Farm Service Agency Assistance for New Hampshire Farmers Impacted by Natural Disasters, Encourages Farmers to Apply | 2014-10-06 | 2014 | 2014-10 | Democrat | House | NH | Ann Kuster | K000382 | kuster.house.gov | legacy | CONCORD, NH – Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) today commended Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack’s recent designation of nine counties in New Hampshire as primary natural disaster areas for two periods of extreme weather conditions in 2013 and 2014. Farmers in each of these counties are now eligible to apply for certain disaster assistance loans through USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). “Following a harsh winter that took a toll on New Hampshire’s small farmers, these natural disaster designations and the accompanying assistance programs will provide the agricultural community much-needed resources and support,” said Congresswoman Kuster. “Rural communities across the Granite State will benefit from this assistance, which will help farmers to rebuild operations that were damaged by natural disasters. I encourage farmers who have been affected by extreme weather to contact the FSA and apply for these critical benefits.” The FSA’s relief programs include emergency relief loans. Farmers have eight months from the disaster declaration to submit applications. FSA will consider each application individually, based on the extent of production losses and the repayment ability of the farmer. For more information, New Hampshire farmers may contact the state FSA office at (603) 224-7941 or visit www.fsa.usda.gov/nh. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |