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The program application will be described in tomorrow’s webinar: Coronavirus Food Assistance Program for Farmers
Here is the website (https://www.farmers.gov/cfap)  with the info needed to apply.
If interested, watch tomorrow’s video to learn how to apply and what info you will need.
Are you a farmer or rancher whose operation has been directly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic? The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program will provide direct relief to producers who have suffered losses during the 2020 marketing year due to COVID-19.
About the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program:
USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue announced the Coronavirus Food Assistance program on April 17, 2020. CFAP will use funding and authorities provided in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, and other USDA existing authorities. This $19 billion immediate relief program will provide critical direct support to our farmers and ranchers, maintain the integrity of our food supply chain, and ensure every American continues to have access to the food they need.

About Tomorrow’s Webinar:
USDA to Host Webinar for Producers Interested in Applying for Direct Payments through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) and Farm Service Agency (FSA) will host a webinar on Thursday, May 14, 2020, at 1 p.m. ET, for farmers, ranchers and other producers interested in applying for direct payments through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP).

As part of President Trump and Secretary Perdue’s April 17 announcement of a $19 billion Coronavirus Farm Assistance Program, USDA will provide $16 billion in direct support based on losses for agricultural producers where prices and market supply chains have been impacted. Also, USDA will assist eligible producers facing additional adjustment and marketing costs resulting from lost demand and short-term oversupply for the 2020 marketing year caused by COVID-19.

USDA is hosting this webinar to share what information is needed to apply for direct payments through CFAP, once the application period begins.The webinar is an opportunity for producers to learn about the general application process and required documentation prior to the official beginning of signup. Producers who are new to participating in FSA programs are especially encouraged to join the webinar.

Producers interested in participating may register in advance.

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After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. We encourage participants to submit questions through the Q&A box or by emailing [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. While questions will not be answered live during the webinar, they will be posted at farmers.gov/CFAP<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https*3A*2F*2Flnks.gd*2Fl*2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDA1MTIuMjE0MTQ2NTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5mYXJtZXJzLmdvdi9jZmFwIn0.Lh3z34ZiMa0MFmiB3Oy38sQsKayfMfiMNXgwBvomy3M*2Fbr*2F78542702502-l&data=02*7C01*7Csusan.schempf*40winrock.org*7C5e3bc202f91f42aa56ca08d7f6b80c28*7C9be3e27628d84cd88f8402cf1911da9c*7C0*7C0*7C637249142676273461&sdata=GVylmVBfFDlDvzobLeApEMOjs70QgjEJpIEjemCzDrg*3D&reserved=0__;JSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJQ!!HXCxUKc!jjN09qsekSO3T2HdUhhpxh-uymp820ZxZnz1nt6GIvVB237-rWsGDuDEU5JtgA$> along with a recording of the webinar and other CFAP information. More details about CFAP direct payments will be announced soon.

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Vicki Morrone
Organic Farming Specialist
Center for Regional Food Systems at Michigan State University
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