In addition. excessive rainfall and additional hail passed through the Walker Valley since the initial storm. wiping out any hope of salvaging a de. cent crop. Many of the growers are currently uncertain about the ultimate fate not only of their crop. but of their farms. Marketing challenges have already arisen due to storm damages. Grocery store chains are balking at the Orange County product. Many growers are already seeking alternative employment. Migrant labor has either been laid off and/or hiring has ceased. which also has a negative impact on our local economy. This is nothing new to the farming community In Orange County. In fact. in the last 3 years the Welkin Valley has seen 116 farm and farm families go out of business.