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Disaster declaration sought for Colorado counties

Posted: Aug 9, 2010 1:40 PM by Bea Karnes, News First 5
Updated: Aug 9, 2010 1:49 PM

Half of the melon crop in Otero County was destroyed by a freeze in May or hail in June. Montrose County lost its entire cherry crop because of a freeze in April.

Gov. Bill Ritter has requested federal disaster assistance for both counties because of the crop damage.

The governor sent a letter to US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack asking the disaster declaration, freeing up funds for farmers.

Topics: otero county, montrose county, freeze, hail, crops, disaster, declaration, melon, cherry, farmers, colorado news, gov. bill ritter

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