08/09/2025
Ag and forestry producers affected by Hurricane Helene here is another opportunity to assist in loss.
Virginia farmers and forest landowners affected by Hurricane Helene:
Now’s the time to start gathering your documentation for the upcoming Virginia Farm Recovery Block Grant Program application period.
Covered losses include:
🧑🌾Damage to farm infrastructure and timber
📉 Lost market opportunities directly caused by the storm
🌲 Loss of perennial crops such as Christmas trees, apple trees, and blueberry bushes
The application period will open in a few weeks. For more information, list of 27 USDA disaster designated localities, to submit questions, and for a complete list of required documentation, please visit 🔗https://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/about-farm-recovery-block-grant.shtml.
Virginia Cooperative Extension
Virginia Department of Forestry
Virginia Farm Bureau Federation
