USDA announced up to an additional $14 billion for agricultural producers who continue to face market disruptions and associated costs because of COVID-19. Signup for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2) began on September 21st and
continues through December 11, 2020.
Through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2), FSA is providing payments to eligible farmers and ranchers who continue to face market disruptions and associated costs because of the pandemic. This includes row crops, livestock, eggs, specialty crops, aquaculture, nursery crops, and more. Multiple commodities that were not eligible for the original CFAP are NOW eligible.
This is a seperate program from CFAP 1. Producers who participated in CFAP 1 are encouraged to apply for CFAP 2 for additional assistance.
To learn more, visit farmers.gov/CFAP, contact the call center at 877-508-8364, or contact your local FSA office.
Producers apply through USDA's Farm Service Agency (FSA), FSA staff members are available via phone, fax and online tools to help producers complete applications. Options to apply will be available on farmers.gov/cfap. Customers can also utilize FSA's call center to help answer questions.