Despite some having their own homes without power or damaged in the wake of Hurricane Helene, UF/IFAS faculty and staff from around North Florida readied themselves as an Incident Command Post was established at the Suwannee County Fairgrounds.

“Our Extension agents got to work quickly, helping farmers put up fences, clear debris and assess damages across their property,” said Angela Lindsey, UF/IFAS associate professor within the Center for Public Issues Education (PIE Center). “They care about their communities because they are a part of their communities, and they want to see these areas return to a healthy, thriving state.”

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