Congressman Dennis Cardoza
18th Congressional District of California

WASHINGTON, DC – As a result of the recent drought, the United States Department of Agriculture has declared Merced, Stanislaus and San Joaquin counties natural disaster areas, Congressman Cardoza announced today.

Producers within the three counties are eligible to be considered for Farm Service Agency emergency loans and the Supplemental Revenue Assistance Program. They were among 21 counties in California to have received the declaration.

Interested producers should contact their local Farm Service Agencies.

Merced County
USDA Service Center
2135 Wardrobe Ave, # C
Merced, CA 95341-6445
209-722-4119‎

Stanislaus County
USDA Service Center
3800 Cornucopia Way,
Suite E
Modesto, CA 95358
209-491-9320

San Joaquin County
USDA Service Center
3422 W Hammer Lane,
Suite C
Stockton, CA 95219
209-472-7127