JSWCD staff are available to work with you on strategies for adapting your residential or agricultural property to address drought. Contact our agricultural resource conservationist or community water resource conservationist to learn more. 

Farm Service Agency - Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-Raised Fish Program (ELAP):

Provides financial assistance to eligible producers of livestock, honeybees and farm-raised fish affected by adverse weather events, including drought, and disease.  Learn more about the program and eligibility specifics on thier website.

This program is only available after a drought declaration for a given year. This map helps determine if you are in a eligible area.

However, you can always connect with your local Farm Service Agency representative in advance: Angela Powell, angela.powell@usda.gov.
 

 

Farm Service Agency - Livestock Forage Disaster Program 

Provides financial assistance to eligible producers of livestock that also produce forage and suffered forage losses due to drought or were not able to graze on federal lands due to fire. Learn more about the program on thier website.