Farmers in the Buffalo area are seeking a disaster designation after a spring cold snap caused significant crop loss. The designation would provide financial assistance to farmers who have been affected by the crop loss. The Erie County farming community has been hit hard by the crop loss, with many farmers reporting significant losses.
The New York State government is considering the disaster designation, which would provide relief to farmers who have been affected.
"We are doing everything we can to support our farmers and help them recover from this devastating crop loss," said a spokesperson for the New York State Department of Agriculture. The crop loss has been particularly difficult for farmers in the Buffalo area, who are already facing challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The disaster designation would provide much-needed financial assistance to farmers who are struggling to recover from the crop loss.
The US Department of Agriculture has resources available to help farmers who have been affected by the crop loss, but the disaster designation would provide additional support. As the situation continues to unfold, farmers in the Buffalo area will be watching to see if the disaster designation is approved. The next step will be for the New York State government to make a decision on the disaster designation, which is expected to happen in the coming weeks.