Long-term impact of Hurricane Helene on Virginia agriculture could reach $630 million, Virginia Tech analysis shows
November 11, 2024
November 11, 2024
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 11 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
A Virginia Tech economic analysis suggests the final price tag for the damage from Hurricane Helene to Virginia's agriculture, forestry, and related industries will fall between $416 million and $630 million.
Those numbers include previous estimates of direct losses and replacement costs on farms as well as projected future income losses for farms and communities impacted by the hurricane.
A Virginia Tech economic analysis suggests the final price tag for the damage from Hurricane Helene to Virginia's agriculture, forestry, and related industries will fall between $416 million and $630 million.
Those numbers include previous estimates of direct losses and replacement costs on farms as well as projected future income losses for farms and communities impacted by the hurricane.