GAOA Anniversary
On July 22nd, 2020, Congress passed the Great American Outdoors Act - one of the most significant achievements for conservation.
I've often said we love our national parks to death. The backlog of maintenance to both the parks and forests is overwhelming and that is why I worked hard to make the Great American Outdoors Act law.
Idahoans love to get out and enjoy our public lands - it is rewarding to see the goals of GAOA come to life through projects in Idaho.
There are currently 22 projects in place to improve roads, trails, bridges and campsites with GAOA funds across the 2nd Congressional District - benefitting the rural economies and communities in and around public lands the most.
USDA Disaster Assistance Available to Idaho Farmers and Livestock Producers
Idaho agricultural operations have been significantly impacted by severe drought in the West. Fortunately, the USDA has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover.
Your local USDA and Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices will be able to connect you with any resources that may be available. Locate your local offices by visiting usda.org.
You can find information on USDA assistance that may be available to you through the links below:
Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish Program
Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP)
Emergency Haying and Grazing of CRP Acres
Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP)
Economic Injury Loans Available to Idaho Small Businesses
Small nonfarm businesses in several Idaho counties are now eligible to apply for low-interest federal disaster loans from the Small Business Administration (SBA)
The loans are meant to offset economic losses caused by drought related reductions in revenue.
The deadline to apply for these loans is March 14, 2022 - you can learn more about eligibility and application by visiting sba.gov
