GFB Field Notes: Helene hands hard hit to Georgia ag

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October 11, 2024 Vol. 6, No. 19

Public Policy | Certified Farm Markets | GFB Insurance

Ag Literacy | Young Farmers & Ranchers

Helene wreaks havoc on Georgia crops and timber

Hurricane blows through eastern Georgia leaving an estimated $6.46 billion in agricultural & timberdamage.

State leaders acknowledge mental impact of storm

UGA, DBHDD offer resources to help hurricane victims cope with the emotions prompted by hurricane damage.

GDA GFB, ag partners launch hurricane relief fund

Fund to help farmers facing devastating losses from Hurricane Helene that insurance and federal aid won't cover.

Pres. Biden grants federal disaster declaration after Gov. Kemp requests it & Ga. U.S. Congressional delegates urge approval

Ga. leaders have gone through required steps to secure a federal disaster declaration making federal funding available to counties Hurricane Helene hit & individuals in hardest hit counties.

Ga. Ag Commissioner requests federal assistance for farmers hit by Hurricane Helene

Ag Commissioner Tyler Harper has started the formal process of getting federal assistance for Ga. farmers with ag damage from Helene.

Farmers step up to help communities in post-Helene crisis

Georgia's ag producers help clear roads, share equipment and collect supplies for hurricane-damaged areas.

USDA offers guide to farmers who seek federal disaster aid

Farmers encouraged to document losses as best they can.

GFB to announce Farm Dog of the Year at Sunbelt Expo

Advocacy in Action, pecan pronunciation poll among organization's activities.

Congress let farm bill expire. Here's what to expect

Some programs will be shut down immediately, as their day-to-day authority depends on the farm bill.

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