TOPEKA – Kansas State Treasurer Lynn Rogers understands that ranchers and farmers facing hardship after the Dec. 15 fires in the state are beginning the long road to recovery. 

“We are here to provide support for Kansans that will need long-term aid to rebuild and recover,” said Rogers. “This isn’t a short-term project, it will be a long-term effort to restore the livelihoods of these Kansans, and my office will help in every way possible.”

The treasurer has listed information about the Economic Recovery Loan Program as one of the recovery resources for farmers and ranchers on the Kansas Department of Agriculture website. The Economic Recovery Loan Program is one of the linked deposit loan programs that provides low-cost loans and is operated through the PMIB (Pooled Money Investment Board), the State Treasurer’s Office, and local financial institutions. 

The loans available through this program were specifically designed to provide relief to struggling small businesses and agriculture operations. Interested borrowers should speak with their preferred financial institution about accessing the loans. 

Additional information, including a list of financial institutions already participating, can be found at kansascash.ks.gov under “Financial Services.”