ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — There’s help for Asheville area farmers navigating the Tropical Storm Helene assistance process.

One-day Agriculture Recovery Centers are planned to help North Carolina farmers recover from Helene damage. Centers will be open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. this week in Buncombe and Henderson counties.

The walk-through events will provide information on addressing agricultural or rural needs not covered by standard programs offered by FEMA or the state and offer opportunities for farmers, ranchers, nursery owners, vineyards, honeybee growers and fish producers to meet with agricultural officials to learn about assistance available.

The centers have specifically trained representatives of FEMA, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, North Carolina Department of Commerce, North Carolina Department of Agriculture, U.S. Small Business Administration, local Farm Service Agency officials and other government agencies to assist agricultural workers with their recovery needs. Please bring evidence of ownership or photos of damaged or lost tools and equipment, along with estimated replacement costs to expedite your application. Learn more here.

Henderson County

  • Tuesday, Jan. 28
  • Dana Community Center
  • 2879 Upward Road
  • Flat Rock, NC 28731

Buncombe County

  • Thursday, Jan. 30
  • Asheville–Buncombe Technical Community College
  • Ivy Building
  • 9 Genevieve Circle
  • Asheville, NC 28801

Additional events are planned for Avery, Burke, Mitchell and Yancey counties.