The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it is updating the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2) for contract producers of eligible livestock and poultry and producers of specialty crops and other sales-based commodities. Aquaculture is included as a “sales-based commodity.”
CFAP 2, which assists producers who faced market disruptions in 2020 due to COVID-19, is part of USDA’s broader Pandemic Assistance for Producers initiative. Additionally, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) has set an Oct. 12 deadline for all eligible producers to apply for or modify applications for CFAP 2.
“We listened to feedback and concerns from producers and stakeholders about the gaps in pandemic assistance, and these adjustments to CFAP 2 help address unique circumstances, provide flexibility and make the program more equitable for all producers,” said FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux. “The pandemic has had a tremendous impact on agricultural producers, and we have made significant progress since announcing our plans in March. While additional pandemic assistance remains to be announced in the coming weeks, USDA is also ramping up its efforts to make investments in the food supply chain to Build Back Better.”
Please Note: Not immediately obvious to this announcement is the agency will consider 2018 market value to assist producers to evaluate their loss.
For additional information, visit the USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program by clicking here. For producers that have applied for and received CFAP 2 assistance, contact your country or regional FSA office for information as to how this may benefit you.
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