Devastating wildfires are ripping through the state. The agency offers $4 million to help farmers, ranchers and forest land owners
The images of wildfires destroying homes in Northern California made it to national news, but the impact of those fires on agriculture is still being measured. Wineries, rangelands and farms took a significant hit too. USDA announced it will target $4 million to help farmers and ranchers in the region recover from the fires.
USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service will issue waivers for those interested in Environmental Quality Incentives Program to enable recovery work immediately. This is one of several disaster assistance programs available through the agency.