Florida specialty crop producers impacted by Hurricane Debby are asked to complete a University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Economic Impact Analysis Program survey on agricultural losses and damages.
UF/IFAS will use the survey in its on-going research to track effects of severe weather on the state’s agricultural industry. Participants will be asked to assess their production losses and asset damages that resulted from Debby moving through the region this week. Responses will be used to improve estimations of the state’s collective agricultural losses from such events and inform decision-making related to disaster declaration, response and relief.
Survey participation should only take between 10 and 20 minutes, and answers will remain confidential.
For additional information, visit the UF/IFAS EIAP frequently asked questions webpage.
To schedule an interview, contact Megan Winslow, UF/IFAS public relations specialist, 352-294-3313 or winslow@ufl.edu.
The Category 1 hurricane came ashore near Steinhatchee, Florida on Aug. 5.