Wittman, Virginia Republican Delegation Support Disaster Designation Request For Virginia’s Agricultural Industry

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) was joined by Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02), Congressman John McGuire (VA-05), Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06), and Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-09) in sending a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins in support of Virginia's request for the USDA Secretarial Disaster Designation following severe freeze events in April of 2026 that caused significant crop damage across the state.

"Agriculture is the backbone of Virginia, supporting jobs across the Commonwealth, providing food and commodities to the nation, and serving as a key driver of economic growth," said Rep. Wittman. "Virginia's farmers are resilient, but these severe freeze events resulted in millions of dollars in crop losses and placed a significant strain on farm families and rural communities. I was proud to lead this letter in support of Virginia's request for disaster designation so that producers can access the resources and relief they need to recover."

Read the letter here.