FEMA

Creating a beneficial by-product from the damage left behind by Hurricane Florence

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In January FEMA approved $12.6 million to reimburse the state for the innovative poultry disposal methods used below. The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services first used this method for bird disposal for Hurricane Matthew in 2016. For Hurricane Florence, NCDA&CS and its team of subject matter experts used the composting method on 4.2 … Read more

A roundup of disaster assistance that may help farms and agribusinesses affected by Hurricane Matthew

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Farms and agribusinesses affected by Hurricane Matthew may be eligible for assistance from several agencies and organizations. Here is a roundup of programs we are aware of at this time. USDA Disaster Assistance The USDA Farm Service Agency offers disaster assistance and low-interest loan programs to assist agricultural producers in their recovery efforts following qualifying … Read more