WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) was joined by Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), 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. This letter supports 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. 

Congresswoman Kiggans said, “Our farmers work tirelessly to feed our communities, support our economy, and preserve an industry that is vital to our Commonwealth. This spring, aggressive weather and late-season freeze events swept across Virginia, leaving many producers facing substantial losses through no fault of their own. I am proud to stand with my Republican colleagues in urging Secretary Rollins to approve the Commonwealth’s disaster designation request. This ensures affected farmers can access the resources and assistance they need to recover and rebuild. Supporting Virginia agriculture means supporting Virginia families, jobs, and communities.”

Read the letter here.