Federal and state government agencies have announced assistance plans for farmers impacted by severe weather and flooding, but some producers may not want help.
Dan Meyer planted his 40th crop this year near Tuscola in Douglas County.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced last month that technical and financial assistance is available to help Illinois farmers recover from adverse weather events.
Dave Stark is president of agriculture at Holganix, a regenerative agriculture company.
Stark said many farmers don’t want government money.
State officials announced disaster tax relief in eleven counties covered by Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s recent disaster proclamation.
Story from Illinois Radio Network
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