The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) granted a primary disaster designation to Sanilac County due to drought conditions experienced over the growing season.
Farmers in Sanilac County and the contiguous counties of Huron, Lapeer, St. Clair and Tuscola can apply for assistance from the USDA Farm Service Agency. Governor Whitmer also requested assistance under the Federal Crop Insurance Program.
Farmers in these counties should contact their local Farm Service Agency for more information.
The Sanilac County Farm Service Agency can be reached at (810) 648-2998.
