USDA’s FSA Reminds Wisconsin Dairy Producers of Available Blizzard Recovery Assistance
Dairy producers in Wisconsin impacted by the winter storm and blizzard conditions beginning March 14 are strongly encouraged to report crop, livestock and infrastructure related losses to the local USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) and inquire about available disaster recovery assistance. Winter storms and blizzard conditions create serious challenges for dairy producers, affecting livestock health, feed supplies, transportation and daily milk production.
“Milk can’t wait. When trucks can’t reach farms or processors on time, producers face costly delays and, in some cases, must dispose of milk that can’t be stored. Those disruptions coupled with livestock losses create real economic consequences for Wisconsin dairy operations,” said Sandy Chalmers...
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