USDA to Share Wildfire Resources Information During April 15 Webinar

Nebraska farmers, ranchers and landowners affected by recent wildfires can learn about U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) disaster assistance and recovery programs during a webinar on Wednesday, April 15.

The webinar, Wildfire Recovery Programs: USDA Resources for Nebraska, will feature representatives from the Nebraska state offices of USDA's Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The webinar will be hosted by the Center for Agricultural Profitability at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

FSA and NRCS representatives will highlight available programs for those working through wildfire recovery. The presentation will include discussion of resources related to livestock losses, grazing and forage losses, fencing and water infrastructure repair, debris removal, and eligible conservation assistance. Speakers will explain how programs apply in the current wildfire response and what producers and landowners should know as they work with local USDA offices.

The webinar will begin at noon CT on Wednesday, April 15, and is free to attend, but registration is required on the Center for Agricultural Profitability's webinars page.

Information on wildfire resources can be found on farmers.govor at fsa.usda.gov/neunder the Spotlights section.

Persons with disabilities who require accommodations to participate in this meeting should contact Bobbie Kriz-Wickham at (402) 437-5896 or [email protected], or dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunication relay services.