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Ginseng farmers in Lincoln County get disaster status

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Ginseng farmers in both Lincoln and Marathon Counties have been granted disaster status.

Officials from the US Agricultural Department granted that status after major crop damage to those farms last year.

The designation will help farmers recoup their losses through loans and grants available under disaster status. A statement from Governor Scott Walker's office said, "Giving farmers access to capital to manage the losses experienced last year will not only help the agricultural economy, but also the local communities as well."

In addition to Lincoln and Marathon Counties, the surrounding counties including Langlade, Oneida, and Price counties will be granted the designation of contiguous disaster counties.

Farmers will have 8 months to claim loans available to them, and can get more information on the process by contacting the local Farm Service Agency.

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