USDA Wildfire Recovery Programs in Nebraska Webinar scheduled April 15

USDA assistance programs for producers and landowners affected by recent wildfires in Nebraska will be covered during a webinar on April 15. Photo by Nebraska Forest Service

Nebraska producers and landowners affected by recent wildfires can learn more about federal disaster assistance and recovery options during an upcoming webinar hosted by the Center for Agricultural Profitability at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

The webinar, “Wildfire Recovery Programs: USDA Resources for Nebraska,” will be held at noon Central Time on April 15. It will feature representatives from the Nebraska state offices of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency and Natural Resources Conservation Service, who will discuss available programs and considerations for those working through wildfire recovery.

The presentation will cover USDA resources related to livestock losses, grazing and forage losses, fencing and water infrastructure repair, debris removal, and eligible conservation assistance. Speakers will also explain how those programs apply in the current wildfire response and what producers and landowners should know as they work with local USDA offices.

The webinar is free to attend, but registration is required at https://cap.unl.edu/webinars.

The Nebraska Farm Service Agency details many wildfire resources on its website https://www.fsa.usda.gov/state-offices/nebraska.