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Aid Granted For Easter Weekend Freeze
Federal officials have granted a disaster designation to portions of the state where an Easter weekend freeze caused about 100 million dollars in agricultural damage.
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The freezing temperatures April sixth through ninth damaged fruit and vegetable crops in 47 counties from the mountains to the coastal plain. The disaster declaration announced today means farmers qualify for low-interest loans. Officials announced the designation one day after Congress approved grants to help farmers. Crops hit by the freeze included nursery plants, apples, peaches, berries, corn and other grain and Irish potatoes.
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