USDA Announces Details of Direct Assistance to Farmers through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program

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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced details of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), which will provide up to $16 billion in direct payments to deliver relief to America’s farmers and ranchers impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Commodities covered include: Non-Specialty Crops and Wool; Livestock, Dairy; and Specialty Crops.
     Payments are limited to $250,000 per person or entity for all commodities combined. Producers will also have to certify they meet the Adjusted Gross Income limitation of $900,000 unless at least 75 percent or more of their income is derived from farming, ranching or forestry-related activities.

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