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Hurricane Helene Virginia Agricultural Recovery Resource Day

By Guest AuthorPosted October 24, 2024

Did your agribusiness experience losses due to Hurricane Helene?

Agriculture Recovery Resource Days are daylong resource fairs for farmers, private forest owners and agribusinesses that were impacted by Hurricane Helene in Virginia.

Come to this event to meet with more than 15 local, commonwealth and federal agencies and nonprofit organizations, which will be providing information about programs and resources that can support your farm’s recovery. No need to register in advance, come by anytime!

Other Agriculture Recovery Resource Days in Virginia are coming soon, including in Wythe County (week of Nov 4th) and Washington County (week of Nov 4th).

Tuesday, October 29
Visit anytime between
9 am – 7 pm
Mountain View Baptist Church
112 Mountain View Road
Independence, VA 24348

Federal Agencies

FEMA
Small Business Administration
U.S. Department of Agriculture
- Farm Service Agency (FSA)
- Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
- Rural Development

Virginia Agencies

Virginia Department of Emergency Management
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Virginia Department of Forestry
Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
Virginia Cooperative Extension

Local Agencies and Organizations

Soil and Water Conservation Districts
AgriShare
Virginia Farm Bureau
Virginia Cattlemen’s Association
Farm Credit of the Virginias
First Bank & Trust

Learn more at fema.gov/event/hurricane-helene-virginia-agricultural-recovery-resource-day

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Soil and Water Conservation