By
Mike Gervais/Register Staff
Farmers who suffered significant production losses in 2009 due to drought or other natural disasters could be eligible for federal aid.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for the 2009 Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments program.
According to USDA Farm Service Agency State Executive Director Klint Koble, “The SURE program compensates producers for production and/or quality losses during times of disaster. All producers who have experienced crop production and/or crop quality losses must apply for SURE program benefits by the July 29 deadline.â€
By
Mike Gervais/Register Staff
County leaders and state court officials have renewed a Memorandum of Understanding outlining the responsibilities of each entity as they work together to provide court services to rural Inyo County.
Since the State of California assumed responsibility for the operation and funding of the Superior Court, the county has continued to provide certain services to the court under an MOU, including bailiff services provided by the Sheriff’s Department.
