Disaster relief available for Adams County farmers

Beginning Nov. 14, agricultural producers in Adams County may apply for the Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments (SURE) program for 2010 crop losses, according to Chris Holt, Farm Service Agency County Executive Director in Ritzville.

“SURE payments provide financial relief in addition to crop insurance or NAP payments. NAP is the Non-insured Crop Disaster Assistance Program, and covers crops for which insurance is not available,” said Holt. “SURE differs from most disaster relief programs in that it guarantees revenue instead of just paying for production losses.”

To receive SURE payments...