Low-Interest Emergency Loans Available to Producers Affected by Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) extends much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters and, in this case, quarantines through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various needs including the replacement of essential items such as equipment or livestock, reorganization of a farming operation or refinancing certain debts. FSA will review the loans based on the extent of losses, security available and repayment ability.
State: Wisconsin
Triggering Disaster Event: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) from December 13, 2024, through January 13, 2025, quarantine imposed by the Wisconsin Department of Agricultural Trade and Consumer Protection.
Application Deadline: November 6, 2025
Primary Wisconsin Counties Eligible: Barron, Burnett, Kenosha
Contiguous Counties Also Eligible:
Illinois: Lake, McHenry
Minnesota: Chisago, Pine
Wisconsin: Chippewa, Douglas, Dunn, Polk, Racine, Rusk, St. Croix, Sawyer, Walworth, Washburn
More Resources
On farmers.gov, the Disaster Assistance Discovery Tool, Disaster Assistance-at-a-Glance fact sheet, and Loan Assistance Tool can help you determine program or loan options. To file a Notice of Loss or to ask questions about available programs, contact your local USDA Service Center.
Farm Service Agency:
1400 Independence Ave.
SW Washington, DC 20250
Contact:
FPAC Press Desk
FPAC.BC.Press@usda.gov