| The average costs per affected farmer in Clinton County were estimated to be:
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Dead / sick cows | $11,000 | Dumped milk due to lack of refrigeration | $4,725 | Unusable milk “in” cows | $4,000 | General repairs to generator motors, etc. | $1,000 | Treatment of sick cows (per cow) | $750 | Fuel to keep generators running | $600 | Total Cost Per Farm (Clinton County) | $20,000 to $30,000 |
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| Before the storm, many New York dairy farmers were already struggling and on the edge of economic disaster due to low milk prices. Many farmers were unable to afford loans and requested grant assistance.
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