USDA Farm Service Agency news release:
USDA Designates Counties in New York as Primary Natural Disaster Areas with Assistance to Farmers and Ranchers in Adjacent Counties and States
WASHINGTON, June 6, 2012—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced disaster designations for various New York counties that have experienced losses caused by frosts, freezes, high winds, hail, snow, and unseasonably warm temperatures and excessive heat.
“Our hearts go out to the farmers and growers who are dealing with the loss of crops due to recent severe weather,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “President Obama and I are committed to using the resources at our disposal to reduce the impact of these disasters on New York producers and to help get those affected back on their feet.”
In the first announcement, USDA has designated 28 counties in New York as primary natural disaster areas due to losses caused by frosts and freezes that began March 1.
The counties are …