Grassy Ridge assistance programs to be outlined

There may be programs available to help farmers and ranchers impacted by the Grassy Ridge Fire near Dubois.

Representatives from several agencies have called a public meeting to discuss federally funded programs and other available assistance. The federally funded programs are aimed at helping producers who have experienced livestock and grazing losses, conservation structures, and fences destroyed or damaged by the fire.

The participating agencies include the Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), Clark County Soil and Water Conservation District, Idaho Department of Lands and the Bureau of Land Management.

The public meeting is set for 3 p.m. Thursday at the Community Center, 278 Community Center Drive, in Dubois.

If you would like further information about the meeting, please contact Fremont County FSA at (208) 624-7391 ext. 2, Jefferson County FSA at (208)745-6664 ext. 3213, or NRCS at (208) 522-6250 ext. 3115.