On July 9 and 10, New England and parts of New York experienced intense rain that led to devastating flooding.
Hardest hit was Vermont, where many farmers face catastrophic losses.
As farmers across the region begin the process of recovery, we’re here to help connect you to resources. Below you’ll find resources by state. For additional help, reach out to your state department of agriculture, or your local United Way by dialing 211.
If you know of a resource not listed here, please email us at agr.dairyinnovation@vermont.gov.
Storm & Flood Recovery Resources by State:
Vermont:
Fill out the Vermont Agency of Agriculture’s Severe Weather and Flooding Loss & Damage Survey
Find a compilation of resources at the Vermont Agency of Agriculture website: Vermont 2023 Flooding Disaster Response and Recovery
UVM Extension: Disaster & Flood Recovery Resources
Connecticut:
Connecticut Disaster Relief Resources
Massachusetts:
United Way: Massachusetts Farm Resiliency Fund
2023 Agricultural Flooding Guidance and Resources
Maine:
Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry
New Hampshire:
NH Department of Agriculture homepage has information for produce safety.
NOFA-NH is collecting information on flood impact to identify resources. Fill out the NOFA-NH impact form here.
New York:
General Flood Resources: NYS Flood Resiliency Related Grants
Pennsylvania