Drought Assistance Programs

As of 9/23/24, Clermont County was listed as a contiguous county impacted by the 2024 drought making agricultural entities eligible for disaster assistance through the USDA.

The Farm Service Agency (FSA) and the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) have programs available that can help reduce the burden of drought. Please review the Disaster Assistance program packet below to learn more about the programs offered and reach out to your local NRCS or FSA for more information or to start an application to these programs (Clermont FSA/NRCS: 513.732.2181). Below, there are some additional fact sheets published by the USDA relating to their disaster relief programs.

Additionally the Ohio Department of Agriculture has set up a hay directory to help individuals find and purchase hay due to low supply caused by the drought. You can add your information if you are looking to sell hay or contact those listed to purchase hay: https://agri.ohio.gov/divisions/administration/resources/ohio-hay-directory

 

Resources

Distater Assistance Program Brochures

CRP Haying and Grazing

What is the U.S. Drought Monitor