Assistance Available for Farmers in McDowell Due to Tropical Storm Fred.  The program will cover losses of crops, feed, livestock, aquaculture, and farm infrastructure.  The agricultural commodities must have been planted but not harvested, or for aquaculture commodities raised on or before August 17, 2021.

The NC General Assembly allocated $50 million to assist farmers in McDowell and 10 surrounding counties.  Producers must submit an application for assistance.  There is an April 15 deadline.

Agriculture commodities in this program include:  apples, corn, forages, grapes, nursery crops, potatoes, soybeans, sweet corn, tobacco, tomatoes, wheat, specialty crops, and other fruits and vegetables.  Stored grain is not included.  Livestock commodities include aquaculture, cattle, sheep, swine, goats, farmed cervids, and bison.

TS Fred Agricultural Crop Loss Program Application

Deadline April 15

For general questions about the program, call 866-747-9823.  Applicants may also reach out to our office, 828-652-8104, if you need assistance with the application or have broadband issues.  You may also call our regional USDA FSA office, 828-439-9727 for application support.