Applications Being Taken For Disaster Assistance
EC-1 Removing Debris from Farmland EC-2 Grading, Shaping, Re-leveling, or Similar Measures EC-3 Restoring Permanent Fences EC-4 Restoring Conservation Structures and Other Installations Farmers suffering from damages may be eligible for assistance under this program, which is administered by the Cleveland County Farm Service Agency. The county has been approved for the program, but no money has yet been allocated. Applications will be taken, the disaster areas assessed and the applications will be reviewed when the allocation is received. W. Bryon McMurry, County Executive Director, announced effective September 18, 2013, farmers in Cleveland County may sign up for ECP assistance for losses due to these rain events. October 31st, 2013 is the deadline for filing an application. The local office is located at 844 Wallace Grove Drive Shelby, NC 28150 and has office hours of 8:00 – 4:30. McMurry said that any farmer who suffered damages should contact his office as soon as possible for additional information and to determine if they qualify.
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