USDA offers assistance for producers impacted by wildfire

Crook County has been lucky so far this summer in avoiding the large wildfires that have devastated much of the northeast of Wyoming.

That’s not to say, however, that the county has been free from flames.

After a season of constant smaller fires, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is now offering assistance to farmers and livestock producers who have been impacted by wildfire. Programs aim to assist in recovery from losses and damages to crops, land, infrastructure and livestock.

“Based on your reported losses or damages, our local Farm Service Agency county office staff are ready to he...