To further extend the pandemic relief programs, Pandemic Assistance Relief Program was created to help underserved farmers on their revenue loses during the pandemic.
Pandemic Assistance Relief Program for Underserved farmers: Open for Application until July 14. Check your eligibility! Photo from: Manitoba Farm and Rural Services
According to an economist from University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, Ryan Loy, in his comment about Pandemic Assistance Relief Program, he mentioned that since the federal government had funds left for agriculture, the US Department of Agriculture had planned to seek out farmers who weren’t given programs from the government during the pandemic like CFAP and ERP. “I would suggest to any producer who is interested” he added on his statement in a report.
To see if you are eligible to Pandemic Assistance Relief Program, check out the details below.
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Eligibility for Pandemic Assistance Relief Program
- Any farmer, producer, or entity who had participated in production last 2020 are eligible for Pandemic Assistance Relief Program.
- The producer should have at least 15% decrease in gross avenue, compare to years prior to the pandemic are also eligible for the Pandemic Assistance Relief Program.
The deadline for the application for Pandemic Assistance Relief Program will be on July 14.The application will be first-come first served.
For successful application, producer may get up to $125,000 for their Pandemic Assistance Relief Program.
To further check your eligibility, you may visit the page farmers.gov or call local Farm Service Agency office.
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