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WI FARM SUPPORT PROGRAM - APPLY TODAY

Jun 16, 2020

From the WI Department of Revenue, the Farm Support Program will be providing direct payments to farmers that suffered economic damages in 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Based on gross farm income from 2019, the minimum payment is $1,000 and the maximum amount is $3,500. While not a large payment, the online application should be relatively quick to complete with funds expected to be issued on July 15th.

 

Please click on the links above for program details and the application

 

Matt Severson

VP - Risk Management
 

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