FEMA SCHEDULES ADDITIONAL AGRICULTURE RECOVERY CENTERS
[https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20250131/fema-schedules-additional-agriculture-recovery-centers]


Release Date: 
January 31, 2025 

HICKORY, N.C. – Four more one-day Agricultural Recovery Centers are
planned the first week of February to help North Carolina farmers
recover from Helene damage. All are open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Feb. 3 in MITCHELL COUNTY

Mayland Community College

Sam Phillips Center (next to vocational building)

200 Mayland Dr.

Spruce Pine, NC 28777

 

Feb. 4 in BURKE COUNTY:

Burke County Agricultural Center

130 Ammons Rd.

Morganton, NC 28655

 

Feb. 5 in AVERY COUNTY:
Avery Cooperative Extension

661 Vale Rd.

Newland, NC  28657

 

Feb. 6 in YANCEY COUNTY

Yancey Senior Center

503 Medical Campus Dr.

Burnsville, NC 28714

 

The walk-through events will provide information on addressing
agricultural or rural needs that are 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 specific
assistance available as they recover.  

The centers have specifically trained representatives of FEMA, the
U.S. Department of Agriculture, North Carolina Department of Commerce
and Natural Resources, U.S. Small Business Administration, local Farm
Service Agency officials and other government agencies, to assist
agricultural workers with their recovery needs.  Please bring
evidence of ownership, or photos of damaged or lost tools and
equipment, along with estimated replacement costs to expedite your
application.  You can learn more here: Help for Self-Employed
[https://www.fema.gov/fact-sheet/help-self-employed-and-artists].

These events kicked off with four centers this week in McDowell,
Henderson, Buncombe and Watauga counties.