The USDA included Colleton County in the disaster declaration for emergency loan assistance for farms that received damage from Hurricane Helene. Eligible family farmers may qualify for Farm Service Agency (FSA) emergency (EM) loan assistance. Eligible farmers will have until June 6, 2025 to apply for loan assistance. The USDA-FSA offers multiple Disaster Assistance Programs to assist farmers in South Carolina. For additional information call the USDA Farm Service Agency at 803-806-3820.