For those with damaged orchards or nurseries, the Tree Assistance Program (TAP) provides cost-sharing opportunities to replant or rehabilitate eligible trees, bushes, and vines. Applications must be filed within 90 days of the disaster event.
Eddie Trevino, Deputy State Executive Director for FSA in Texas, underscores the value of prompt action. “Our staff is ready to help producers with applications and guide them through the recovery process as soon as they report their losses,” he confirms.
FSA offers emergency farm loans for producers in designated disaster areas to help recover from production and physical losses. These loans can aid in purchasing necessary supplies and refinancing debts.
Producers are also reminded to manage risks effectively by reporting crop damages to their insurance agents within the required timeframes to fulfill federal crop insurance protocols.
USDA's comprehensive approach provides Texas farmers with the necessary tools and resources to recover from wildfire damages and prepare for future agricultural challenges.