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New York Farmers Get Federal Aid | Albany News
New York farmers in 32 counties are now eligible for federal disaster relief after a brutal spring of frost, freezes, hail, and heavy rains destroyed over $30 million in crops — wiping out entire seasons for key fruit growers like apples, grapes, and strawberries. The USDA has officially declared these areas disaster zones, unlocking access to low-interest emergency loans and other vital aid through the Farm Service Agency, with applications due within eight months. For a state powerhouse in apple and grape production, this loss hits hard — threatening livelihoods and local economies…
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