Natural Disaster Assistance

Natural disasters on the Western Slope can take many forms, from droughts and wildfires to severe storms and more; each has the potential to impact your land, property, and livelihood. In the face of such challenges, it's essential to understand the assistance and resources available to help you recover. Explore the links below to learn more about Natural Disaster Assistance Resources.

Wildfires weigh a heavy toll on rural communities but help is available. Click the link below to learn more about available assistance for producers impacted by wildfires:
https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/state-offices/colorado/news/usda-offers-disaster-assistance-to-agricultural-producers-in-colorado
Drought is not something new to producers of the Grand Valley. Intense heat, reduced water, and other associated impacts greatly impacts agriculture production from year to year. Click the link below for more information on drought assistance in Colorado:
https://cwcb.colorado.gov/funding/agricultural-emergency-drought-response-program
Lightning, hail, heavy rain, and high winds all may have significant impacts on agricultural productions. Click the link below for available State of Colorado resources.
https://ag.colorado.gov/animal-health/agriculture-emergency-programs