Livestock Recovery Grant Opportunity for McDowell County Farmers
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Hurricane Helene caused widespread devastation across Western North Carolina, severely impacting agricultural resources. Livestock handling facilities, row crop fields, tree-planted areas, pastures, hay storage structures, and beekeeping operations experienced significant damage or total destruction. Flooded bottomlands turned into alluvial soils, while upland areas suffered from extensive erosion.
To aid recovery, an Extension research project is underway to:
- Utilize Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs): Demonstrate and evaluate their use for frost-seeding and timely planting of forages and cover crops.
- Enhance Frost-Seeding Practices: Investigate the effects of bale grazing on frost-seeding success.
- Offer Hands-On Training: Provide producers with education on electric fencing and bale grazing techniques.
This project will focus on restoring cropland, tree-planted areas, and pastures. The goals are to stabilize soils, provide forage for grazing livestock, and create floral resources for pollinators in the affected regions.
Over a 15- to 20-day period in February and March 2025, several UAV units will be deployed to support frost-seeding across hundreds of acres. This initiative also includes training sessions for Extension agents, producers, and land managers to help them implement these strategies effectively.
The USDA Rapid Response Program is supporting this grant, which is designed for producers seeking assistance with establishing forages or cover crops, such as clovers and grasses. These efforts aim to address bare ground, prevent soil erosion, and provide early forage for livestock while enhancing pollinator habitats.
Priority will be given to areas in Western North Carolina heavily affected by Hurricane Helene, including pastures, row crop fields, pollinator habitats, and tree nurseries. This initiative represents a critical step toward agricultural recovery and long-term resilience in the region.
How to Apply
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