Page County was approved as a drought designation area by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). This designation opens the door to various forms of assistance and resources to help mitigate the challenges posed by the ongoing drought for our local agriculture community.
Farmers affected by the drought are eligible to apply for assistance programs provided by the Farm Service Agency. The contact information is Dr. Ronald Howell, Ronald.Howell@usda.gov or 804-287-1503.