Florence has shaken the livelihood of many North Carolina farmers.
Aerial photos shared by the N.C. Department of Agriculture on its Facebook page show several of our state's southeastern farmlands submerged in floodwaters.
PHOTOS: NC Farms Under Florence's Floodwaters
North Carolina Agricultural Commissioner Steve Troxler is quoted within the post saying, "What I saw from the air was almost indescribable. I saw water that looked to be higher in areas during Hurricane Matthew. I would simply saw it looks like utter devastation."
The Tobacco Growers Association of North Carolina estimates 100 million to 125 million pounds of tobacco leaf could be damaged by flooding, winds and power outages. Experts say that equates to $250 million to $350 million in farm revenues.
North Carolina is the nation's top producer of tobacco, which remains one of the most valuable crops for farmers.
Farm groups also are concerned about cotton, sweet potatoes, peanuts and corn. Flooded roads and farmlands have delayed evaluation efforts.
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