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Ohio counties eligible for disaster assistance

Eight Ohio counties, including Butler, Darke, Defiance, Hamilton, Mercer, Paulding, Preble and Van Wert, qualify for natural disaster assistance because they are contiguous to counties in Indiana designated primary natural disaster areas.

Farm operators in those counties, who meet eligibility requirements have eight months from the date of the declaration (Jan. 27, 2012) to apply for loans to help cover part of their actual losses. Information is available at local Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices.