BRONSON, FL (352today.com) – Farmers in Levy County affected by Hurricanes Milton, Helene, or Debby can access critical disaster recovery resources at the Farm Recovery Center on Friday, Dec. 6.
The center, operating from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Levy County Government Center Cafeteria, located at 310 School St. in Bronson, aims to support agricultural and aquaculture producers in navigating available recovery assistance programs.
Coordinated by the State of Florida, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and FEMA, the center is one of five recovery hubs set up across Florida in Levy, Hamilton, Lafayette, Polk, and Suwanee counties.
Resources for Farmers
Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with representatives from several agencies, including:
- USDA Farm Service Agency
- USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
- USDA Rural Development
- FEMA
- Florida Commerce
- Small Business Administration
These agencies will provide information on disaster assistance programs and guidance on next steps for recovery.
Contact Information
Farmers seeking assistance are encouraged to contact the USDA Service Centers serving Levy County:
- Ocala: 352-732-7534
- Trenton: 800-243-9912 or 352-463-2358, ext. 2
Stay Informed
For updates on disaster recovery efforts, visit FEMA’s website:
- Hurricane Milton: fema.gov/disaster/4834
- Hurricane Helene: fema.gov/disaster/4828
- Hurricane Debby: fema.gov/disaster/4806
Follow FEMA on social media for more updates:
- X (formerly Twitter): x.com/femaregion4
- Facebook: facebook.com/fema