# USDA Designates New Hampshire Disaster Areas

The United States Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency (USDA FSA) has officially designated nine counties in New Hampshire as natural disaster areas due to drought and extreme cold conditions. This designation enables affected agricultural producers to apply for emergency loans to support recovery efforts. Key application deadlines include November 19, 2026, for initial loan applications and a subsequent window from May 10-13, 2027, for additional assistance. This action opens procurement opportunities for contractors and service providers specializing in agricultural recovery, disaster response, and related support services in the designated counties.

- **Why this matters:** USDA FSA’s disaster designation triggers emergency loan programs that require administrative, technical, and recovery services, creating demand for qualified contractors in New Hampshire.
- Procurement professionals should prepare to support loan processing, outreach, and recovery operations aligned with the November 2026 and May 2027 deadlines.
- Businesses offering agricultural equipment, drought mitigation technologies, and cold-weather recovery solutions may find new contracting opportunities.
- Organizations involved in disaster recovery services should engage with USDA FSA and local agencies to align offerings with the needs of affected producers in the designated counties.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 18, 2026

### Government Entities
- United States Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency (USDA FSA)

### Sources
- [USDA Designates 9 New Hampshire Counties as Natural Disaster Areas | Farm Service Agency](https://www.fsa.usda.gov/news-events/news/09-17-2026/usda-designates-9-new-hampshire-counties-natural-disaster-areas) - FSA