Hurricane Michael Deals Heavy Blow To Alabama Agriculture
By Maggie Lawrence – Alabama Extension
Hurricane Michael caused almost $204 million in agricultural damage as it moved across Alabama, according to the Alabama Cooperative Extension System. Director Gary Lemme called it a devastating blow to farmers in the state’s Wiregrass region of southeast Alabama.
“Cotton farmers suffered the greatest losses,” said Lemme. “But the storm affected every portion of Wiregrass agriculture, including row crops, livestock, poultry and timber, as well as fruit and vegetable production.”
Alabama Extension professionals spent the days following Michael evaluating losses in eight counties — Barbour, Coffee, Covington, Dale, Geneva, Henry, Houston and Russell.
“Houston County alone suffered more than $100 million in storm damage to agriculture and agribusinesses,” said Lemme. “Geneva County was battered for an almost $39 million loss, and Henry County accounts for more than $30 million.”
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