Hendersonville flood loss labeled worst year in four generations
U.S. Rep. Mark Meadows toured Henderson County flood damaged farms noting 21.18 inches of rain since June versus 9.93 inches normal. Produce losses include 45 acres of sweet corn and sod declines 58 percent at Super-Sod. Tap Root Dairy downsizes herd by 150 to 175 milking cows with layoffs. Meadows urged federal relief and farm bill safety nets as farmers face economic devastation.