Maryland Farmers Get Federal Aid

Maryland farmers are getting a lifeline after a brutal April freeze — the USDA has officially declared it a disaster, unlocking federal aid and low-interest emergency loans to help them recover. Governor Wes Moore pushed hard for this designation, emphasizing the government’s duty to support farmers hit by forces beyond their control. The Maryland Farm Bureau backed the effort with hard data showing nearly 90 farmers lost over 67% of their crops. Twelve counties — including Frederick, Baltimore, and Montgomery — are now primary disaster areas, with eight more nearby counties also included. If you’re a farmer affected, contact your local USDA Farm Service Agency to apply for assistance and get your farm back on track. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ff582612ac93e9ca