Christina Morton, Director of the Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association (FFVA), said the organization anticipates that Hurricane Debby (now a tropical storm) won't cause widespread, significant damage to Florida growers.

In an update, the organization said that the FFVA has been in constant communication with growers around the state and, although the impacts of the now-tropical storm are still being felt across much of North Florida, it's still too early to assess damages.

The state's fruit and vegetable season begins in November, so the storm's timing might not substantially impact this year's crops. 

Hurricane Debby, a Category 1 storm that came ashore near Steinhatchee on August 5, was later downgraded to a tropical storm.

At the beginning of this week, more than 16 inches of rain fell in parts of Manatee County, Florida, and over 158,000 people were reported to be without power in both Florida and Georgia.

Over 300,000 utility customers in Florida were without power early Monday afternoon.

The state has prepared for potential damage.

 Just a day ago, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilson Simpson announced that Florida farmers, ranchers, and growers impacted by the storm will be able to apply for low-interest and interest-free loans of up to $500,000 next week.

Growers can apply for aid through the Agriculture and Aquaculture Producers Natural Disaster Recovery Loan Program.