BREAKING: Hurricane Maria destroyed 80% of Puerto Rico's crops. Now, federal agencies want a revival.

Having trouble viewing this email? | View it in your browser   Hurricane Maria's winds of more than 150 mph decimated Puerto Rico's agricultural sector. The island lost an estimated 80% of its crops and 90% of its poultry production. Federal agencies and the island's Department of Agriculture are looking for ways to restore Puerto Rico's $1 billion agricultural sector, with grants and loans to help bury animals and to rebuild facilities and roads so farmers can go back to planting and production. FOR MORE ON THIS STORY, GO TO:   USATODAY.COM     Help | Advertise | Home Delivery | Privacy Policy - Your California Privacy Rights     © 2017 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22108