Farming and agricultural businesses in Virginia affected by the August drought are eligible for federal loans to help recover their economic losses.
The Small Business Administration announced that small businesses, including agricultural cooperatives, aquaculture businesses, nurseries and most private nonprofits, can apply to receive Economic Injury Disaster Loans.
The areas listed in the announcement include Hanover, King William and New Kent counties. Other localities include Caroline, Essex, Gloucester, James City, King George, King and Queen, Lancaster, Middlesex, Richmond County and Westmoreland.
Businesses have until Aug. 12 to submit applications at sba.gov/disaster. They can also call (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information.
Read the full story in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
