# USDA FSA Declares Disaster Areas in Mid-Atlantic

The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) has officially designated multiple counties in Maryland as primary natural disaster areas due to drought and excessive heat conditions. Contiguous counties in Delaware, the District of Columbia, Pennsylvania, and Virginia have also been designated as affected areas. This designation activates eligibility for FSA disaster assistance programs aimed at supporting agricultural producers impacted by these environmental conditions. For procurement professionals and contractors, this announcement signals upcoming opportunities to provide disaster relief services, agricultural support, and related program implementation in these Mid-Atlantic states.

- **Why this matters:** The disaster designation expands the scope of federal assistance programs, increasing demand for contractors specializing in agricultural recovery, emergency response, and related services.
- Agencies and vendors should prepare for potential solicitations or contracts to support affected producers in Maryland, Delaware, D.C., Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
- This development highlights the importance of regional readiness for natural disaster response and the role of federal procurement in facilitating timely aid.
- Companies offering agricultural technology, drought mitigation solutions, or disaster recovery services may find new business opportunities aligned with FSA programs in these areas.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Environment
**Topics:** Emergency Response
**Published:** September 22, 2026

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

### Sources
- [FSA News | Farm Service Agency](https://www.fsa.usda.gov/news-events/news?page=250) - FSA