State Rep. Bob Peterson | The Ohio House of Representatives
State Rep. Bob Peterson | The Ohio House of Representatives
State Representative Bob Peterson (R-Sabina) announced that a new report released by the National Drought Mitigation Center revealed that large portions of Southern Ohio and the entire 91st House District, including Fayette, Highland, Pike, and Ross counties, are experiencing severe drought.
The U.S. Drought Monitor shows parts of the U.S. in drought using five classifications: abnormally dry (D0), moderate (D1), severe (D2), extreme (D3), and exceptional (D4). All the counties in the 91st House District are classified as D3, qualifying the area for assistance from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA).
“Our area is currently experiencing extremely dry conditions that are putting a strain on our livestock, crops, and water resources,” said Peterson. “I encourage those who are having these hardships to document the issues and report them to the USDA Ohio FSA.”
When a county is at a level D3 or above, residents qualify for federal assistance programs. A complete list of USDA disaster assistance programs can be found in the document attached.
“The USDA has numerous programs for our producers to take advantage of,” Peterson continued. “I encourage you to take the time to review the resources available and share the information with others.”
Representative Peterson will continue to provide updates and resources as the issue develops.
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