To all those affected by the recent hurricanes, please know that our hearts are with you during this incredibly challenging time. We understand that the path ahead may seem overwhelming, but you are not alone. This page is here to offer support, guidance, and resources to help you navigate the road to recovery.
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene's devastating impact on parts of the Southeast, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is actively assisting with response and recovery efforts. USDA has deployed staff, implemented program flexibilities, and is providing resources to support farmers, foresters, and communities affected by the storm. The press release below summary of the available assistance programs, guidance on accessing these resources, and information to help those impacted navigate the road to recovery. You can also view additional USDA hurricane recover resources here.
USDA’s Farm Production and Conservation agencies - Farm Service Agency (FSA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Risk Management Agency (RMA) are adding flexibilities to its disaster assistance programs to assist impacted producers.
RMA has authorized crop insurance companies to provide flexibility on reporting requirements for those who are unable to report losses due to the disaster.
Read USDA's FAQ resource for updated information and commonly asked questions.
This blog highlights USDA's visits to hurricane-hit farms in the Southeast, the challenges farmers face, and USDA’s commitment to provide flexible, accessible recovery support.
Learn about USDA disaster assistance programs that might be right for you by completing five simple steps.
The tools below will help you organize the information required to apply to the Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) and Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees, & Farm-raised Fish program (ELAP). You can also find program flexibilities for both programs here.
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