ANNAPOLIS, MD (April 17, 2026) ~ Annapolis, MD - The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has designated nine counties in Maryland as primary natural disaster areas due to severe drought conditions. The ongoing dry weather during the growing season has led to this designation, making farmers in these counties eligible for assistance from the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA).

The primary designated counties include Allegany, Carroll, Charles, Frederick, Garrett, Howard, Montgomery, Prince George's and Washington. These farmers can now apply for FSA emergency loans to help with their losses. Each application will be assessed individually by the FSA to determine eligibility based on specific circumstances and needs.

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Farmers in these designated counties have eight months from the date of the disaster declaration to apply for emergency loans. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, these counties experienced a drought intensity value ranging from severe for eight or more weeks to extreme or exceptional during the growing season.

For more information on available assistance programs and the application process, farmers can visit the Maryland FSA State Office website at www.fsa.usda.gov/state-offices/Maryland. The USDA is committed to supporting farmers during times of natural disasters and providing necessary aid to help them recover from losses caused by severe weather conditions.

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