CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — A group of 10 West Virginia counties have received a disaster declaration from the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture due to drought conditions, making farm operators in several areas of the state eligible to receive emergency loan assistance through USDA's Farm Service Agency.

In addition to the 10 counties named in the disaster declaration, counties contiguous to them are also eligible, according to a release from the governor's office.

“West Virginia’s farmers play an important role in our state’s economy, culture, and way of life,” said Gov. Patrick Morrisey. “I want to thank the USDA and the Trump administration for stepping up to help West Virginians in need. My office will continue to work with the WVDA and our partners at the federal and local levels to p

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