USDA Publishes CFAP 2 Videos
UDSA has published a series of videos to assist with the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2) application process. Dry edible beans are fall under the Sales Commodities category of CFAP 2. Farmers who have not already applied for CFAP 2 can do so through their county Farm Service Agency office.
Dry Bean Growers Do Qualify for Government Assistance
Questions have been circulating on whether or not dry bean producers are eligible for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program payments. According to Tom Hance with Gordly Associates, the answer is yes. Dry edible beans are fall under the Sales Commodities category of CFAP 2. “Dry beans are included in CFAP 2,” said Hance. “Growers […]
Supplemental CFAP Payments Paused
USDA has suspended $2.3 billion in supplemental Coronavirus Food Assistance (CFAP) payments to farmers. Most of the money is going to contract hog and poultry growers and others who were left out of earlier programs. The Biden Administration put these payments on hold while it reviews the regulations taken during the final days of the […]
Sign Up Now for CFAP 2
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) is reminding farmers and ranchers that the deadline to apply for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2) is Friday, December 11. This program provides direct relief to producers who continue to face market disruptions and associated costs because of COVID-19. “Producers have one […]
CFAP Signup Set to Begin May 26, Program Details Released
Signup for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program will begin after Memorial Day on Tuesday, May 26. That is according to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, who says $16 billion in direct payments will be sent to farmers as soon as one week after USDA launches the portal. The signup window will then remain open through August. […]
USDA Hosts CFAP Webinar
On Thursday, USDA’s Farm Service Agency and Agricultural Marketing Service hosted a webinar on how producers can prepare for the upcoming signup for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. This includes information on how to apply once signup opens and how to initiate contact with FSA. View the webinar here.
USDA is Looking to Buy Beans
USDA is seeking offers to sell Canned Vegetables & Dry Beans pursuant to the AMS Master Solicitation This solicitation includes orders authorized under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, that are part of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. This is one, of the many ways, in which USDA has committed to assisting farmers, ranchers […]
