THE AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT IS REOPENING APPROXIMATELY 21-HUNDRED COUNTY OFFICES TODAY (THURS)…..DESPITE THE ONGOING
GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN….TO HELP FARMERS AND RANCERS GET ACCESS TO THREE-BILLION DOLLARS OF AID FROM EXISTING PROGRAMS….
EACH FARM SERVICE AGENCY OFFICE WILL HAVE TWO WORKERS WHO WILL BE PAID EVEN THOUGH THE GOVERNMENT REMAINS IN SHUTDOWN…..