Washington state cherry growers receive federal Emergency Farm Loans of up to $500,000 due to disaster declaration for 2023 cherry harvest season.
Washington state cherry growers are now eligible for federal Emergency Farm Loans of up to $500,000 following a disaster declaration by US Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack for the 2023 cherry harvest season. This aid comes after the growers faced significant economic losses due to extreme weather conditions, leading to an unseasonably short harvest season and an oversupply of cherries. The disaster designation will enable growers to access federal assistance and help keep the $1 billion industry afloat.
March 19, 2024
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