The Response

Some of Georgia’s largest agriculture organizations banded together to support farmers in their time of need. Participating organizations included:

  • Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

  • Dickey Farms

  • Fort Valley State University Cooperative Extension

  • Georgia 4-H

  • Georgia 4-H Foundation

  • Georgia Agricultural Education

  • Georgia Agribusiness Council

  • Georgia Association of Conservation Districts

  • Georgia Cattlemen's Association

  • Georgia Citrus Association

  • Georgia Cotton Commission

  • Georgia Department of Agriculture

  • Georgia EMC

  • Georgia Farm Bureau

  • Georgia FFA

  • Georgia FFA Alumni

  • Georgia FFA Camps-Covington and Fort Valley

  • Georgia FFA Foundation, Georgia Farm Bureau

  • Georgia Federal-State Inspection Service

  • Georgia Forestry Association

  • Georgia Forestry Commission

  • Georgia Forestry Foundation

  • Georgia Foundation For Agriculture

  • Georgia Green Industry Association

  • Georgia Milk Producers

  • Georgia Peanut Commission

  • Georgia Pecan Growers Association

  • Georgia Poultry Federation

  • Georgia Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association

  • Georgia Wine Producers

  • Georgia Young Farmers Association

  • Lamar Pecan Co

  • Magnolia Loom

  • Silicon Ranch

  • Stuckey’s Corporation

  • Sunbelt Ag Expo

  • The Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association

  • The Georgia Pecan Commission

  • University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

  • University of Georgia Cooperative Extension

The Weathered But Strong Hurricane Relief Fund was created by the Georgia Department of Agriculture, the Georgia Foundation for Agriculture, Georgia Farm Bureau, and coalition of more than 40 agriculture organizations as a cross-industry fundraising initiative to support farmers impacted by Hurricane Helene.

With overwhelming support from hundreds of donors, the campaign raised $1.74 million in just three months, providing direct assistance for agricultural losses not covered by insurance—such as damages to crops, livestock, fencing, and farm infrastructure. 100% of funds were distributed directly to affected farmers across 69 counties, with more than 920 checks issued.

This united effort showed what is possible when Georgia’s agricultural community stands together. While the Hurricane Helene campaign has closed, we are continuing to raise funds for long-term recovery, future disaster response, and farmer mental health—so Georgia’s farmers have the resources and resilience they need when the next storm hits.

All donations will be processed through the Georgia Foundation of Agriculture and will be tax deductible.  Contributions can be made through a secure online donation form or via check (made out to the Georgia Foundation for Agriculture).

We welcome donations from corporations, organizations and foundations who have a vested interest in the preservation of Georgia's agriculture industry. Please view our full campaign document here.

Donations to the Weathered But Strong: Hurricane Relief Fund go to the Georgia Foundation for Agriculture and are tax-deductible under IRS 170(b)(A)(VI). GFA is a registered charity under the Georgia Secretary of State (Georgia Registered Charity Number: CH015635; EIN: 47-2035360).

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About the Georgia Foundation for Agriculture

The Georgia Foundation for Agriculture is a 501(c)(3) organization that prepares the next generation of Georgia leaders for success in agriculture and also supports programs that address the challenges facing agriculture and works to preserve the future of farming. Donations to the Weathered But Strong: Hurricane Relief Fund go to the Georgia Foundation for Agriculture and are tax-deductible under IRS 170(b)(A)(VI). GFA is a registered charity under the Georgia Secretary of State (Georgia Registered Charity Number: CH015635; EIN: 47-2035360). All donations collected will be fully distributed to farmers impacted by Hurricane Helene. Learn more at GAFoundationAg.org.