Hurricane Florence

Post-Florence improvements still in the works thanks to disaster recovery funds secured by NCDA&CS

by Brandon Herring | Mar 17, 2021

Throughout North Carolina, there are dozens and dozens of disaster recovery projects still in the works in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence in 2018. Many of those are projects that have been made possible with support from the Soil and Water Conservation Division in NCDA&CS. The division has helped fund many projects aimed at stabilizing […]

No Calm after the Storm: Water Stress, Drought, and Mortality in Forest Trees in Eastern North Carolina following Hurricane Florence

by N.C. Forest Service | Aug 29, 2019

It’s been almost a year since Hurricane Florence slammed our coast, yet many effects from the onslaught still linger. One of these is in our forests. Many factors can cause stress in trees, sometimes leading to their death, and in this case, the hurricane was just the beginning. On September 14, 2018, Hurricane Florence made […]

NCDA&CS teamed with rescuers and volunteers for companion animal assistance during Hurricane Florence

by Emily Hughes | Apr 1, 2019

This past Fall, North Carolina faced destruction and devastation when Hurricane Florence made landfall near Wilmington. The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services worked with various divisions within the department and other organizations to prepare and recover from Hurricane Florence. NCDA&CS received over 225 calls to the Hurricane Relief Hotline and countless others to […]

NCDA&CS employees honored with Team Excellence award for outstanding work through hurricane relief

by Emily Hughes | Mar 26, 2019

When Hurricane Florence hit, the N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services had a team of employees that came together from various divisions. This group was made into the Mass Mortality Team, which would be responsible for providing leadership and support for the composting and disposal of 4.2 million poultry killed by Hurricane Florence. The […]

Today’s Topic: The General Assembly re-opens filing period for farmers in two more counties to apply for disaster assistance from the Hurricane Florence Agricultural Disaster Program of 2018.

by Heather Overton | Mar 13, 2019

Farmers in Iredell and Wilkes counties are now eligible to apply for disaster assistance from the Hurricane Florence Agricultural Disaster Program of 2018. The General Assembly re-opened the filing period for those two counties only. The deadline to apply is March 23.

Calculating disaster aid payments for the Hurricane Florence Agricultural Disaster Program of 2018

by Heather Overton | Feb 12, 2019

The first payments for Hurricane Disaster Aid were sent out Jan. 30. Since then, more than $54.8 million in payments have been sent and 70 percent of the aid applications have been processed. In a previous blog we reviewed commonly asked questions about the Hurricane Florence Agricultural Disaster Program of 2018. Today, we outline how […]

Today’s Topic: Woodland owners can apply for $2.5 million in reforestation funds through the Florence Reforestation Fund.

by Heather Overton | Feb 5, 2019

Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler sits down each week with Southern Farm Network’s Mike Davis to discuss “Today’s Topic.” Landowners are also eligible for assistance to restore woodlands that were damage by Hurricane Florence. The N.C. General Assembly appropriated $2.5 million in time-limited, cost-share funding for 52 counties that were federally declared disaster areas.

The health of our forests: 2018 year-in-review

by N.C. Forest Service | Dec 27, 2018

Each year, the beautiful forests of our state encounter risks from various threats. The significance of native pests vary by year, but the threat from invasive pests is only increasing with time. Some, such as the hemlock woolly adelgid and the emerald ash borer, have the potential to wipe out an entire group of trees in […]

Today’s Topic: Deadline to sign up for Hurricane Florence Agriculture Disaster Assistance extended until Dec. 20.

by Heather Overton | Dec 18, 2018

Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler sits down each week with Southern Farm Network’s Mike Davis to discuss “Today’s Topic.” The N.C. General Assembly gave farmers until Dec. 10 to sign up for agricultural disaster assistance from Hurricane Florence and Tropical Storm Michael. A total of $240 million has been appropriated for assistance and we have been […]

Today’s Topic: Farmers are encouraged to continue to sign up for disaster aid

by Heather Overton | Dec 11, 2018

Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler sits down each week with Southern Farm Network’s Mike Davis to discuss “Today’s Topic.” Even though the deadline to sign up for the Hurricane Florence Agricultural Disaster Program was Dec. 10, Commissioner Troxler urges farmers to continue to sign up for the program. An extension request is currently moving through the […]

News Roundup: Dec 1 – 7

by Heather Overton | Dec 7, 2018

Each week we round up the latest N.C. agricultural headlines from news outlets across the state and country, as well as excerpts from the stories. “We waste a lot of food. These people are doing something about it.” News & Observer: Oddly shaped produce can make for a fun conversation. But most produce that doesn’t […]

Today’s Topic: Deadline to apply for Hurricane Florence Agricultural Disaster Program is nearing; applications due Dec. 10

by Heather Overton | Nov 27, 2018

Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler sits down each week with Southern Farm Network’s Mike Davis to discuss “Today’s Topic.” Farmers have until Dec. 10 to get in their applications for the Hurricane Florence Agricultural Disaster Program of 2018. If funded by the legislature, the program will directly assist farmers who suffered losses because of Hurricane Florence […]

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