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Article: USDA DECLARES 13 CALIFORNIA COUNTIES PRIMARY NATURAL DISASTER AREAS DUE TO FREEZE, DROUGHT DAMAGE
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- US Fed News Service, Including US State News
- Article date:
- May 18, 2007
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The California Department of Food and Agriculture issued the following press release:
CDFA Secretary A.G. Kawamura today commended the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) decision to designate 13 California counties primary natural disaster areas.
"California farmers and ranchers have faced significant weather challenges over the last three years, especially the extreme freeze earlier this year and recent drought conditions," said Secretary Kawamura. "I urge all eligible producers to explore the USDA's emergency programs to help with their recovery."
The following information was announced on May 16, 2007 by the USDA Farm Service Agency:
San Benito County was designated a ...