| Dear Dennis,
Our thoughts continue to be with those impacted by the devastation of Hurricane Helene. The loss and damage are staggering, and with the challenges in communications infrastructure we still do not know the full extent. We have been reaching out to farmers in the region and assessing the needs along with our nonprofit partners. Many of us know people who have been impacted, and also people who are stepping up to help—whether it’s the farmers hauling up emergency supplies or the processors coordinating meat donations, we have been inspired by the AGW family. If you are a farmer in need of help or someone else looking to pitch in, the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association has compiled a running list of relief resources, RAFI has also shared some advice from their own farmer advocates and North Carolina State Extension has put together a page on “Ways You Can Help in Hurricane Helene Recovery.”
If you’ve been impacted by Helene (or know someone who has been, farmer or not), please be aware and share this information on info if you experience damage or need assistance. We will also continue to share resources available to everyone – this is an enormous challenge that will take continued, collective support to recover from.
Hurricane Helene Livestock Assistance
Many herds and homes in Western North Carolina have been hit hard by Hurricane Helene. If you are able to assist livestock producers through housing animals or providing feed/supplies, please complete this form. The answers on the form will be shared with NC Cooperative Extension offices and North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services. Thank you for your willingness to help and, if needed, you will be contacted by someone from NCSU or NCDA.
Celebrating 10 years!
Congratulations to the following farms who recently celebrated a decade of Certified Animal Welfare Approved by AGW certification: Rocky Meadow Farm in Francestown, NH, Monte Azul Farms in Mora, NM, V’s Organic Farm in Buena Vista, NM and Wallace Farms in Rose Hill, NC.
Featured Resource: Cultivating Connections
Looking for social media resources? A recent blog post, Cultivating Connections, provides a number of practical ‘best practice’ recommendations for growing your digital ‘reach’ in a way that will align with your farm’s values, helping you to share your farm’s story and connect with your community.
Grant Opportunity: Northeast SARE 2025 Farmer Rancher Grants
Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SARE) is now accepting proposals for the 2025 Farmer Rancher Grants. The grants of up to $30,000 for projects starting in 2025 cover farms in the following states: Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and Washington, D.C.. Learn more.
In the News
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