Source: ROANOKE-CHOWAN NEWS HERALD, 9/2/11

The numbers are in and they paint a not so pleasant picture for Hertford County farmers. Crop damage resulting from Hurricane Irene’s stiff winds and heavy rains is estimated at $14.55 million in the county. As expected, damage to tobacco ($7,711,392) and cotton ($5,893,797) topped the list.

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