The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is now accepting applications for Economic Disaster Loans to help businesses dependent on farming and ranching to recover from financial losses caused by last month’s drought. 

Some of the businesses that may qualify for these low-interest loans include: 



• Small non-farm businesses
• Small agricultural cooperatives
• Small businesses engaged in aquaculture
• Most private nonprofit organizations 

To learn more about the Economic Disaster Loan program and see if you’re eligible, I encourage you to visit the SBA’s website here. The deadline to apply is December 19, 2022. In the meantime, if you have any questions about this program or need other assistance, please do not hesitate to contact my office by calling (509) 353-2374 or visiting my website.