“I Don’t Have Quit In Me": Let’s meet a North Carolina farmer post-Hurricane Helene

Post-Helene recovery in North Carolina is happening at varying rates. While buildings can be rebuilt in days, plants and animals cannot.

The damage to Foggy Mountain Nursery was extensive, but their determination not to give up is strong.

Video provided by: North Carolina Farm Bureau

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The USDA is working with 14 different states, including Georgia, to develop and implement block grants to address the unique disaster recovery needs for each state.
Experts estimate the flooding from Hurricane Helene caused more than $1.3 billion in damage to Tennessee agriculture.
The $221 million will help farmers and ranchers cover losses from Hurricane Helene that USDA programs didn’t cover. They’ll focus on infrastructure, markets, timber, and future economic losses.

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