USDA’s webinar to provide information about the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), as expected, provided little detailed information on how the program will function, including the key issue of payment limits.
Instead, the 15-minute session focused on the number of forms that will need to be completed by producers to participate. Officials took few questions during the session and did not provide details when asked about specific commodities and livestock eligible for CFAP payments.
Ahead of the webinar, it was clear USDA was likely focusing the session on those producers who currently do not participate in U.S. farm programs, like specialty crop producers.
USDA expects the final rule for the program to be out soon – it currently has training for FSA staff May 21 and 22.
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