The USDA has announced federal aid would be made available to assist dairy farmers impacted by H5N1 Influenza A.
During a call with reporters Friday, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack said funds will support efforts to protect against the potential spread of the virus between animals and humans. “Up to $2,000 per affected premises per month for producers who supply PPE to employees and/or who provide outwear uniform laundering for producers of affected herds who facilitate the participation of workers on the farm in a USDA CDC workplace and farm worker study,” he says. Workers who participate in the study are also eligible for financial incentives.
