FOLLOWING USDA ANNOUNCEMENT, HIRONO ENCOURAGES AGRICULTURAL PRODUCERS IMPACTED BY LALA TO APPLY FOR FEDERAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono issued the following press release:

U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be offering technical and financial assistance to help Hawaii's farmers, ranchers, and livestock producers recover from Hurricane Lala. Impacted Hawaii agricultural producers could be eligible for multiple federal programs designed to support farmers and ranchers after natural disasters.

"As we continue assessing the damages from Hurricane Lala and begin our recovery efforts, I'm committed to ensuring that Hawaii's farmers, ranchers, and livestock producers receive the resources they need," said Senator Hirono. "The federal assistance from USDA's emergency loans and la...