Hotline for farmers activated
Published 5:20 pm Wednesday, February 12, 2014
From NCDA&CS
RALEIGH — The N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services has activated its toll-free hotline to help farmers affected by the winter storm to connect with resources that can assist with recovery.
Farmers who have an agricultural emergency may call 1-866-506-6222. The hotline will be staffed 24 hours a day through Friday. Operating hours will be re-evaluated at that time.
“This storm is bringing a potentially nasty mix of snow and ice,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “Possible impacts to farms include power outages, damage to agricultural buildings and animal health emergencies. We are prepared to work with our state and local partners to help our agricultural community in the storm’s aftermath.”