Farmer Recovery Centers (VT)

I just wanted to share some information with you as representatives of the Black Resilience Network.  USDA agencies, along with the State and other agriculture-related entities are trying to provide services to impacted farmers.  To expand outreach, you will see locations, dates, and times where representatives will also be at FEMA’s Disaster Recovery Centers: 

• Locations/Dates:
• Plainfield (Goddard College)
• Wednesday, September 4^th.    
• 123 Pitkin Road, Plainfield VT 05667 
• Waterbury (Armory)    
• Wednesday, September 11^th. 
• 294 Armory Drive, Waterbury VT 05676    
• Lyndon (Public Safety Facility)   
• Thursday, September 12^th
• 316 Main St., Lyndonville, VT 05851
• Times:
• Disaster Recovery Centers are open 8AM-7PM.  USDA will have a presence from 9AM-3PM. 
• Partner Organizations:
• Farm Service Agency
• Natural Resources Conservation Service
• VT Ag. (BEGAP)
• Business Emergency Gap Assistance (BEGAP) offered by Agency of Commerce and Community Development, Business Emergency Gap Assistance Program (BEGAP) | Agency of Commerce and Community Development (vermont.gov) .    If you are an agricultural business, please visit the Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (AAFM) website for guidance before applying.  If agricultural businesses have questions they can email: agr.floodresponse@vermont.gov or call 802-828-2430. 
• NOFA VT - TBD

We encourage all farmers to visit their local USDA Service center.  However, this would give them an opportunity to meet with other agencies and see what assistance is available. 

Please share through your distribution list and call me if you have any questions. 

Joe Woody

Acting Branch Chief, Safety & Emergency Management

Safety and Emergency Management Branch, Rural Development

United States Department of Agriculture

865.617.2080 cell

www.rd.usda.gov

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