Farmers in Georgia and South Carolina will see new federal support as they recover from Hurricane Helene. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is directing more than $569 million to the two states through block grants.
Georgia will receive $531 million. South Carolina will administer $38.3 million. The funds come from the American Relief Act of 2025 and target infrastructure damage, timber losses, and ongoing economic setbacks. Each state’s agriculture department will distribute the aid.
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins said the support shows the federal government’s commitment to producers facing losses beyond their control. Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper called the relief “essential to help our farm families bounce back.” South Carolina Commissioner Hugh Weathers said the funds will “close crucial gaps to assure a future for their businesses.”
The grants are part of a $30 billion national disaster relief package. USDA is also rolling out aid through other programs, including the Supplemental Disaster Relief Program, the Emergency Livestock Relief Program, and the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program. Together, these efforts aim to cover losses from storms, wildfires, drought, and falling markets.
For producers in Georgia and South Carolina, the new funding offers a critical lifeline and a faster path toward recovery.
