Hello Oklahoma agriculture enthusiasts!
Recently, Oklahoma has experienced wildfires in the western part of the state. Although I pray this year has limited damage caused by wildfires, it never hurts to prepare.
Ask your local FSA office about both the Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) and the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP). Both of these programs are resources for the producers negatively impacted by natural disasters.
Before disaster strikes, here are some suggestions to prepare:
- Document livestock diligently
- Type, gender, weight, etc.
- Save sales receipts of any animal sold due to injury from the natural disaster or lack of forage thereafter
- Document property loss with photos and dates (burnt fence lines, equipment, etc.)
Consult with your FSA Office prior to making repairs to potentially receive cost share assistance for eligible losses on materials, services, labor, equipment and sales tax.
Happy farming! Steve Kouplen
