FSA accepting new and modified CFAP 2 applications

From U.S. Department of Agriculture

USDA is implementing updates to the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program for producers of agricultural commodities marketed in 2020 who faced market disruptions due to COVID-19. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced an expansion of CFAP on March 24, 2021. This is part of a larger effort to reach a greater share of farming operations and improve USDA pandemic assistance.

Producers who, In 2020, owned or produced:

• livestock (cattle, pigs, sheep/wool, broilers/pullets, eggs and more)

• row or specialty crops (including aquaculture, nursery, and more) may be eligible for financial assistance through CFAP 2. The CFAP 2 signup period has reopened as part of USDA’s new Pandemic Assistance for Producers initiative.

Participation in CFAP 1 is not required for assistance through CFAP 2.

To learn more, people can visit http://farmers.gov/CFAP, contact the call center at 877-508-8364, or contact their local FSA office.