Ten area counties have been included in a natural disaster area due to the drought conditions this summer. The designation makes farm operators in these areas eligible to be considered for assistance from the Farm Service Agency (FSA). The counties included in the natural disaster area include Baxter, Marion, Fulton, Izard, Stone, Searcy, Boone and Newton counties in northern Arkansas along with Ozark, Douglas and Taney counties in southern Missouri.
Blake Jefferson is the USDA and FSA director for Baxter, Marion and Searcy Counties. He talked about what the designation means and what kind of help is available to area farmers with Brad Haworth this week.
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Farmers in Baxter, Marion and Searcy counties can call 870-425-2250. In Fulton County, call 870-994-2006. Farmers in Izard and Stone counties can call 870-269-3726. In Boone and Newton counties, call 870-741-8600. In Ozark and Douglas counties, the number is 417-683-4212. The number in Taney County is 417-581-2718.
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