Physical loss loans through the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) can help producers repair or replace damaged or destroyed physical property essential to the success of the agricultural operation, including livestock losses. Examples of property commonly affected include essential farm buildings, fixtures to real estate, equipment, livestock, perennial crops, fruit and nut bearing trees, and harvested or stored crops and hay.
Impacted Area: New York
Triggering Disaster: Excessive Snow
Application Deadline: 12/7/2025
Primary Counties Eligible:
New York: Chautauqua, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Oneida, Oswego
Contiguous Counties Also Eligible:
New York: Cattaraugus, Cayuga, Erie, Fulton, Hamilton, Madison, Montgomery, Onondaga, Otsego, St. Lawrence
Pennsylvania: Erie, Warren
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