Governor Wes Moore has announced the availability of low-interest federal financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to assist Maryland farmers in central and western Maryland whose crops are experiencing drought conditions.
U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the designation following a summer that saw little to no rain in many regions of the state—including in Allegany, Carroll, Frederick, Garrett, Howard, Montgomery and Washington counties, which are all eligible for assistance.
“Maryland’s…
