Chairwoman Stabenow Calls for Emergency Assistance in Wake of Hurricane Helene

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Chairwoman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, Monday called for emergency assistance for farmers, ranchers, and rural communities who suffered devastating losses in the wake of Hurricane Helene.

"This was a horrible blow to farmers, ranchers, and rural communities across the Southeast just as the harvest season was getting underway for many crops. As Chairwoman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, I'm focused on ensuring that these farmers and ranchers get the emergency assistance they need to get back on their feet as soon as possible."

Rural communities across America, including in Michigan, have experienced the ravaging impacts of severe weather in recent years made worse by the serious impacts of the growing climate crisis. In addition to critical emergency assistance, Chairwoman Stabenow is encouraging farmers and ranchers to report their losses to their crop insurance agents and contact their local USDA offices for information on existing disaster assistance programs.

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