Massachusetts State Drought Programs Program Title: Emergency Loans (Farming Operations) Function: Response Program Assistance or Functional Assistance: To assist established family farmers, ranchers, and aquaculture operators to obtain loans to cover losses resulting from disasters. Statute or Authority: No data Agencies (primary agency listed first): USDA, FSA Customers Served: Family farmers, ranchers, and aquaculture operators Triggering Event or Circumstance-How does this program relate to drought? Presidential declaration of a major disaster or emergency under the Stafford Act; designation by the Secretary of Agriculture or by administrator. Unmet Needs at federal, state, local and tribal levels. Includes changes from customer or "provider" perspective: No data Program Limitations: No data Contact Name and Phone Number: Director, Farmer Loan-making Division, FSA, USDA |