The beginning farmer and rancher coordinator with the USDA’s Farm Service Agency says they are getting a lot of questions from beginning producers about the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program.

In a recent town hall meeting with producers, Sarah Campbell emphasized how the program works.

“You are eligible for 100% of the payment now. There’s no fee to apply. You don’t have to repay the funds. This is just basically a flat payment for eligible producers.”

She says the CFAP program excludes any other outstanding prior USDA debts.

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