Ohio Farmers Struggle After Historic Floods | Toledo News

Farmers in northwest Ohio are drowning in mud and despair after historic rains ruined crops, flooded barns, and wiped out hay—now deemed toxic and unusable. Dawn Crickard and Chuck George, who run a beloved farm with goats, donkeys, and alpacas, say they’re left with nothing: no flood insurance, no federal aid in sight, and months of recovery ahead. Despite being told they weren’t even in a flood zone, knee-deep water swallowed their yard and livelihood. Their fall pumpkin patch and visitor events are canceled, and the emotional toll is crushing. Officials are using drones to assess damage, but funding remains uncertain. A small silver lining? Lucas County offers tax relief for damaged property—though it’s far from a cure-all. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6c83f88bd1e12c12