Iron County Record | 1976-03-04 | Page 7 | FMHA Funding Available to Farm Owners

FMHA Funding available to Farm Owners Farm owners in Iron County, Utah can share in some $50 million of funds now available in the nation for loans to develop, conserve and improve land and water resources, according to Don L. Rasmussen, County Supervisor, of the Farmers Home Administration (FMHA). Measures to alleviate problems of waste disposal and pollution control on farms may be eligible for financing through this source. "These funds are available on a first-come, first-serve basis throughout the nation," Mr. Rasmussen said. He explained that soil and water loans from FMHA can be used to develop water supplies for home use, livestock watering or irrigation. The funds also can be used for drainage projects, to install water or waste facilities associated with pollution ' abatement and control and to build other structures that contribute to conse4vation and meet health, safety and environmental en-vironmental requirements. Funds also may be used to level land, establish permanent pasture, develop farm forests, and to carry out basic soil treatment practices such as liming, fertilizing, and sub-soiling. sub-soiling. These loans may be repaid in terms as long as 40 years with an interest rate of five percent charged on the unpaid principal. Applications may be obtained at ' Farmers Home Administration Ad-ministration county offices, including the office at 10 North Main Street in Cedar City, or phone Don Rasmussen at 586-8991.