US EditionFederal officials set timeline for Helene aid to farmers as Georgia enacts tax breaks
- On May 8, 2025, Georgia's governor approved legislation that excludes federally funded agricultural insurance claims and emergency relief funds related to Hurricane Helene from the state's income tax.
- The law follows Hurricane Helene, which caused $78 billion in damage and 219 deaths, making it the seventh-most expensive U.S. disaster since 1980.
- Federal officials published a schedule on May 7, 2025, to start disbursing disaster aid from a $100 billion package passed in December, with some applications opening May 30 through September 15.
- Georgia lawmakers allocated $867 million for Helene relief and approved nearly $300 million in tax breaks, including a $140 million exemption for federal payments and timberland tax credits.
- The aid timing depends on state-federal negotiations, with farmers facing tight margins, unpaid debts, and possible cash shortages that could impede rebuilding efforts.
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Gov. Kemp signs legislation bringing relief to ag and forestry - Cordele Dispatch
Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp, Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper, Georgia Forestry Commission Director Johnny Sabo, constitutional officers, and members of the Georgia General Assembly, signed three pieces of legislation that provides support for Georgia’s agriculture and forestry industry and delivers promised relief to farmers and timber producers impacted by Hurricane Helene. “Our farmers and foresters are tough …
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Federal officials set timeline for Helene aid to farmers as Georgia enacts tax breaks
Georgia’s governor has signed a law to exempt federal crop insurance and disaster payments following Hurricane Helene damage from Georgia state income taxes.
Kemp signs legislation providing hurricane relief, support to state agriculture, forestry
ATLANTA - Governor Kemp signs legislation delivering Hurricane Helene relief and support to Georgia's agriculture and forestry industry. The post Kemp signs legislation providing hurricane relief, support to state agriculture, forestry appeared first on Valdosta Today.
Gov. Kemp Signs Legislation Delivering Hurricane Helene Relief and Supporting Georgia Agriculture and Forestry
Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp, Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper, Georgia Forestry Commission Director Johnny Sabo, constitutional officers, and members of the Georgia General Assembly, signed three pieces of legislation that provides support for Georgia’s agriculture and forestry industry and delivers promised relief to farmers and timber producers impacted by Hurricane Helene. “Our farmers and foresters are tough …
The USDA will make disaster funding available for Georgia farmers by "end of the month"
The Senator asked USDA Secretary, Brooke Rollins to expedite relief to Georgia farmers impacted by Hurricane Helene and to provide reasoning on why the administration cut Georgia's Local Foods for Schools Program (LFS). The post The USDA will make disaster funding available for Georgia farmers by 'end of the month' appeared first on FreshFruitPortal.com. Keep reading
Impact of Hurricane Helene on Small Farms, Local Food Economies
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Following Hurricane Helene, ASAP (Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project) began monitoring the impacts of the storm on small-scale farms in Western North Carolina. Through surveys, phone calls, and farmer-to-farmer facilitated meetings, ASAP researchers have estimated the scope and immediate cost of the hurricane on the farming community and local food economy. The report is now available at asapconnections.org/local-food-…
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