Washington, Sept. 10 -- Congressman Morgan Griffith issued the following press release:
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is designating more localities in Virginia's Ninth District as primary natural disaster areas due to an ongoing drought. As part of this action, the Counties of Buchanan, Dickenson, Lee, Scott and Wise are set for primary natural disaster area designations.
In response to this USDA action, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
"Agricultural communities in Virginia's Ninth District face persistent and ongoing drought conditions that demand federal assistance.
"I support this USDA action that extends disaster relief options for more Southwest Virginia farmers.
"I will continue ...