Georgia Secures $531M Federal Aid for Hurricane Helene Recovery

Georgia farmers and agricultural producers devastated by Hurricane Helene in 2024 will receive over $531 million in federal aid through the Hurricane Helene Block Grant Program, announced by Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper and USDA Secretary Brooke L. Rollins. This funding aims to cover ongoing economic losses, infrastructure damage, and timber setbacks resulting from the storm, which caused billions of dollars in damage to Georgia's agricultural sector. The grant program, a collaborative effort between the USDA and the Georgia Department of Agriculture, provides flexibility in distributing aid and is part of a larger national disaster relief package authorized by the American Relief Act of 2025. The aid is intended to help farm families recover quickly and ensure the continuation of Georgia's food production. Secretary Rollins emphasized the Trump administration's commitment to supporting farmers and ranchers in the Southeast affected by the hurricane. Additional funds are also being allocated to neighboring states like South Carolina to assist in their recovery efforts.