8/20/02

In Delaware, $48,000 will be transferred from the USDA Farm Service Agency’s guaranteed operating loan program to its direct operating loan program to help farmers. These funds will particularly help small and minority farmers. Maryland has already committed its direct operating loan dollars.
Delaware’s funds must be committed by Sept. 1.
Farmers can use the funds to purchase livestock, equipment and feed; engage in conservation practices and refinance indebtedness.
Visit your FSA office for more information.