Coronavirus Financial Aid

Jun 03, 2020


CFAP Update

For those that have not yet applied for the latest financial aid offering from USDA, please check out the latest YouTube video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGXl7dr8kaQ. This short tutorial will walk you through the process to apply for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP).

USDA is accepting applications now through August 28, 2020. You can also find more information on the program at www.farmers.gov/cfap including the CFAP Payment Calculator to assist in the application process.
 

 

Matt Severson

VP - Risk Management
 

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