See the details of two agricultural disaster recovery programs that were enacted by Florida ag leaders.

Florida ag leaders announced the launching of two agricultural disaster recovery programs, according to a Southeast AgNet article. The article shared that Florida Ag Commissioner, Wilton Simpson, and legislative leaders announced the two programs, which include “over $112 million in funding to help Florida farmers, ranchers, and growers rebuild and recover from Hurricane Idalia.” The programs are the Agriculture and Aquaculture Producers Natural Disaster Recovery Loan Program and the Silviculture Recovery Program. See the details below.

Details of the New Florida Agricultural Disaster Recovery Programs

The article shared the details of the two agricultural disaster recovery programs:

“Agriculture and Aquaculture Producers Natural Disaster Recovery Loan Program

  • $75 million is available for low-interest or interest-free loans up to $500,000 for eligible agriculture and aquaculture producers that have experienced damage or destruction from Hurricane Idalia.
  • Loans may be used to restore, repair, or replace essential physical property, including fences, equipment, greenhouses, and other buildings, or to remove vegetative debris.
  • Interested producers can learn more or apply here.”

“Silviculture Recovery Program

  • $37.5 million is available to assist eligible landowners through cost-share grants in declared counties damaged from Hurricane Idalia with site preparation and tree planting activities.
  • Grants will be up to 75% of the costs for site preparation and tree planting costs with a maximum award of $250,000.
  • Interested producers can learn more or apply here.”

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