Help pg 10 2-10-11
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Resources are available for eastern Connecticut livestock producers and farmers who have been affected by the recent winter storms and snow accumulation.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, farmers may be eligible for Farm Service Agency (FSA) programs that help producers recover from livestock deaths and other losses.
Farmers can contact their county FSA office at: Tolland County - (860) 871-4090 and Windham County - (860) 774-0224.
U.S. Congressman Joe Courtney said, “Over the past few days, I have seen firsthand the tremendous toll these storms have taken on farms across our region,” said Courtney, who on Saturday visited a Hampton farm that lost dairy cows in a barn collapse. “As we continue to dig out and work to recover, it is important for farmers and small businessmen and women to know there are resources available to help.
"If they have not already, they should document their expenses, and contact FSA and my office as soon as possible.”