The Florida agricultural sector has been asked to share the adverse impacts of Hurricane Helene last week.
Producers can complete an Economic Impact Analysis Program survey, or they can also report information to their local University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension county offices by calling or visiting in person. Agents will be available to assist.
Hurricane Helene made landfall on Sept. 26 as a Category 4 storm near Perry, Florida. UF/IFAS requests producers to complete the survey on agricultural losses and damages. The survey is part of ongoing UF/IFAS research tracking the effects of severe weather and other hazards on the state’s agricultural industry.
Participants are asked to assess their production losses and damages due to Hurricane Helene. 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 take between 10 and 20 minutes, and answers are confidential.
For additional information, visit the UF/IFAS EIAP frequently asked questions webpage.