RAFI Farmer Crisis Hotline: 866.586.6746
Also see our Navigating Disaster Assistance for Farmers page
Farm Damage Reporting to USDA
Four key steps for reporting damage:
1. Document damage with dated photographs, videos, and third-party verification (non-family if possible).
2. Make every effort to report farm damage to your local USDA Service Center to request assistance (if the office doesn’t answer, be sure to leave a voicemail).
If no one answers, leave a voicemail describing the damage and the repairs needed. If the line is down, you may call any county office in your state. (Be prepared to leave your name and description of damage (include both emergency and long-term) and a list of repairs you are requesting funding for.)
3. Farmers should start taking extensive notes in addition to pictures
- What damage you’ve experienced
- What repairs you need to do
- What costs you incur in implementing repairs
- RECEIPTS!
4. If possible to wait, do not start permanent repairs and field restoration without FSA authorization. You may do emergency repairs, e.g. gates, fencing, etc.
Compete this form to stay apprised of updates and information. We will stay in touch as we learn more.
LINKS
Disaster info from USDA
RAFI Disaster Information
Directory of county offices (If your county’s phone is down, you may call other county offices.)
PARTNER LINKS
Carolina Resources
CFSA
Running Resources for Helene Response & Relief
Hurricane Resources for Farmers
This page will be regularly updated. Last update 10.16.24