Hurricane Helene resulted in over $6. 46 billion in losses for Georgia farmers, according to preliminary estimates from the University of Georgia College of Agriculture & Environmental Science. These losses include direct crop damages, impacts on businesses supporting agriculture and forestry, harm to workers in related industries, and anticipated recovery costs for agricultural businesses. The full extent of the damage is still being assessed, with Commissioner of Agriculture Tyler Harper emphasizing the uncertainty faced by thousands of affected farmers. The storm struck amid existing economic challenges for farmers, exacerbated by inflation, high costs, and low commodity prices. Gov. Brian Kemp has urged Congress to swiftly allocate federal aid, while a hurricane relief fund has been established by over 40 agriculture organizations to assist impacted farmers in their recovery efforts. Further details are available at www. supportgeorgiafarmers. org.