One-day Agriculture Recovery Centers are planned to help North Carolina farmers recover from Helene damage. The walk-through events will provide information on addressing agricultural or rural needs not covered by standard programs offered by FEMA or the state, and offer opportunities for farmers, ranchers, nursery owners, vineyards, honeybee growers and fish producers to meet with agricultural officials to learn about assistance available.

Producers should bring evidence of ownership, or photos of damaged or lost tools and equipment, along with estimated replacement costs to expedite their application. Producers can visit one of the following locations on the designated day to get assistance:

January 27 – McDowell County

McDowell Technical Community College
Universal Manufacturing Center
634 College Drive
Marion, NC 28752

January 28 – Henderson County

Dana Community Center
2879 Upward RdFlat Rock NC 28731
Jefferson, NC 28640

January 30 – Buncombe County

Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College
Ivy Building
9 Genevieve Circle
Asheville, NC 28801

January 31 – Watauga County

Watauga Agricultural Conference Center (Winter Farmer’s Market)
252 Poplar Grove Road
Boone, NC 28607