USDA Offers Second Round of Natural Disaster Relief to Farmers Impacted by Helene

USDA offers second round of natural disaster relief to farmers impacted by Helene

NEWPORT, Tenn. (WATE) — According to the US Department of Agriculture, its Farm Service Agency is delivering more than $16 billion to farmers across the country through Supplemental Disaster Relief Program assistance. The program is aimed at helping farmers who were impacted by natural disasters in 2023 and 2024. Nestled between the Pigeon and French Broad rivers, Corbin Neas of Neas Farms said he lost 220 acres of crops to Hurricane Helene. “Th…

Williamsville man pleads guilty to stealing from fundraiser supporting Hurricane Helene relief

A Williamsville man pleaded guilty to one count of petit larceny for stealing from a fundraiser supporting Hurricane Helene relief.