What: UF/IFAS virtual press conference announcing preliminary results from Hurricane Debby agricultural impacts assessment
When: Thursday, Sept. 19, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Where: Zoom. Registration required.
About: UF/IFAS Economic Impact Analysis Program (EIAP) director Christa Court will present the results of an EIAP survey agricultural producers responded to following Hurricane Debby, a Category 1 storm that came ashore near Steinhatchee on Aug. 5, showing an early picture of how agriculture in Florida was affected by the hurricane.
Producers were asked to assess and share their damages and agricultural losses from the storm. Based on this information, EIAP economists determined which areas of the state were most impacted and calculated the estimated financial burden to the industry.
In addition to outlining the survey results, Court will accept and answer questions from members of the media.
For more information:
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
[email protected]
ifas.ufl.edu