Governor Asking For Declaration Of Agriculture Disaster
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Sacramento, CA — Governor Schwarzenegger has asked the federal government to declare an agriculture disaster in California to speed relief to farmers and rancher who lost livestock and crops during last month´s heat wave.
The governor has been visiting farms to hear first hand reports about the heat´s impact. He urged federal officials to make low-interest loans and other disaster aid available, without waiting for final damage estimates.
Written by Sabrina Sabbagh