WNC Farm Resilience Cohort

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Supporting Farmers Impacted by Hurricane Helene

Rebuild stronger. Prepare smarter. Recover together.

Are you a farmer in Western North Carolina affected by Hurricane Helene?
Join the WNC Farm Resilience Cohort—a new program designed to help farmers recover from disaster and plan for the future.

This hands-on program connects you with peer farmers, technical experts, and practical tools to support both recovery and long-term farm resilience.

Why Participate

Hurricane Helene brought significant challenges to WNC farms. The Farm Resilience Cohort is here to help you take the next steps toward recovery and readiness.

Participants will work together in a small group setting to:

Identify on-farm risks and vulnerabilities
Develop a personalized disaster preparedness and recovery plan
Connect with local experts and Extension specialists
Build stronger, more resilient farm systems for the future

What You’ll Gain

✅ Practical tools to document your farm’s assets and assess disaster risks
🧭 Step-by-step guidance to create a customized action plan
👩‍🌾 Peer collaboration with other WNC farmers
💬 Expert support from Extension agents and technical specialists
💳 $100 gift card to purchase an item from your risk management plan

Program Sessions

Virtual Session 1: Disaster Risk Preparation, Management & Best Practices
December 2025 – Learn key strategies for disaster preparedness, farm continuity, and recovery planning.

Virtual Session 2: Risk Assessment & Recovery Tools
December 2025 – Assess your farm’s assets, identify risks, and develop a clear recovery roadmap.

In-Person Working Session:
January 2026 – Join other cohort members to refine your plan, connect with experts, and share ideas. You’ll leave with a solid, actionable resilience plan tailored to your farm.