USDA Designates 77 Counties in Tennessee as Natural Disaster Areas Caused by Drought
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated 77 counties in Tennessee as primary natural disaster areas due to a recent drought, and Cumberland County is on the list.
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, these counties suffered a drought intensity value from severe to exceptional for 8 or more consecutive weeks.
A USDA disaster designation makes farm operators in these counties eligible for Farm Service Agency (FSA) emergency loan assistance if eligibility requirements are met. Farmers have 8 months from the date of this declaration (March 25, 2024) to apply for loans.
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