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USDA Announces Availability of Low-Interest Physical Loss Loans for Producers Affected by Natural Disasters - N1631

Indiana Counties of Clark, Crawford, Harrison, Jefferson, Perry, Spencer, Switzerland and Warrick

Indianapolis, May 31, 2023 - Physical loss loans through the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) can help producers repair or replace damaged or destroyed physical property essential to the success of the agricultural operation, including livestock losses. Examples of property commonly affected include essential farm buildings, fixtures to real estate, equipment, livestock, perennial crops, fruit and nut bearing trees, and harvested or stored crops and hay.

Impacted Area: Kentucky

Triggering Disaster: High winds and straight-line winds that occurred on March 3, 2023

Application Deadline: December 28, 2023

Primary Counties Eligible: 40 Counties in Kentucky

Contiguous Counties Also Eligible:

Indiana – Clark, Crawford, Harrison, Jefferson, Perry, Spencer, Switzerland and Warrick
Kentucky – 35 Additional Counties
Ohio – Adams, Brown and Clermont
Tennessee – Clay, Macon, Pickett, Scott & Sumner

More Resources

On farmers.gov, the Disaster Assistance Discovery Tool, Disaster Assistance-at-a-Glance fact sheet, and Loan Assistance Tool can help you determine program or loan options. To file a Notice of Loss or to ask questions about available programs, contact your local USDA Service Center.