Triggering Disaster: Drought and Excessive Heat that occurred 6/22/2024 through 10/22/2024 Application Deadline: 9/15/2025 Primary Counties Eligible: Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Calvert, Charles, Dorchester, Harford, Prince George’s, St. Mary’s. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated St. Mary’s County, along with several other Maryland jurisdictions, as a primary natural disaster area due to drought and excessive heat occurring between June 22, 2024, and October 22, 2024. This designation allows eligible farmers and agricultural producers in St. Mary’s County to apply for emergency loans through the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) to aid in recovery efforts. Emergency loans are available to assist producers in replacing essential equipment or livestock, reorganizing farming operations, or refinancing certain debts. The FSA will evaluate loan applications based on the extent of losses, available security, and repayment ability. The deadline to apply for assistance is September 15, 2025. “St. Mary’s County remains committed to supporting our agricultural community as they navigate the challenges posed by extreme weather conditions,” said Commissioner President, Randy Guy. “We encourage all eligible producers to take advantage of these federal resources to help sustain their farming operations.” In addition to St. Mary’s County, the following Maryland counties are designated as primary disaster […]
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