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Ohio Farms Battle Storm Aftermath | Columbus News
Severe storms tore through Central Ohio, leaving behind flooded fields, destroyed barns, and lost livestock — some calling it the worst weather since the 2012 derecho. Governor DeWine declared emergencies in affected counties as farmers face devastating financial losses. Stories like the Rokiski sisters’ wiped-out farm stand and Dave Nessley wading through pumpkin fields show the human toll, while others like Hugus Fruit Farm turn disaster into opportunity with discounted “storm damage” peaches. With agriculture as Ohio’s top industry, this crisis hits the state’s economy hard — and farmers…
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