Contact: Renee Bodine, NRCS, Public Affairs Florida, Desk 352.338.9565.
Gainesville, Fla. – The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Service Center in Marion County is hosting a disaster assistance and hurricane recovery workshop Oct. 16, 10 a.m. Marion County Extension Auditorium, 2330 NE Jacksonville Road, North Hall Ocala, FL 34470. The event is free and open to the public.
Representatives from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Farm Service Agency (FSA) will present information on the various disaster assistance programs and resources available for farmers, ranchers, and rural communities.
Workshop topics include emergency assistance for livestock & crop-related expenses and losses; financial assistance programs to help with farm and farmland damage; deadlines for applying for disaster assistance programs and programs to help with restoration and rehabilitation of farm and ranch land.
For more information, contact Steve Maddox, (352) 732-7534. Persons with disabilities who require accommodations to attend or participate in this meeting, should contact Steve Maddox at (352) 732-7534 or Federal Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339 by Oct. 13.
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