Farm Service Agency in New York to Host Meetings on Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2

SYRACUSE, NY, November 10, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) in New York is hosting two meetings about the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2). The first meeting will be Tuesday, November 17^th at noon, and the second, which will focus on the specialty crops portion of CFAP 2, will be Wednesday, November 18^th at noon.

The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 is available to farmers and ranchers whose operations have been directly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. CFAP 2 provides direct relief to producers who continue to face price declines and additional marketing costs due to COVID-19. The meetings will highlight program information and discuss the application process.

Eligible Commodities

CFAP 2 supports eligible producers of row crops, livestock, specialty crops, dairy, aquaculture, and many other commodities, including many that were ineligible for CFAP 1. FSA’s CFAP 2 Eligible Commodities Finder makes finding eligible commodities and payment rates simple. Access this tool and other resources at farmers.gov/cfap. 

The meetings will be available to attend online or with a conference call phone number. Please email Lynnette.wright@usda.gov to receive a calendar invite to the webinars, or follows these links at the appropriate times:

Tuesday, November 17th at noon or call: 347-690-4420; Conference ID: 180 987 070# 

Wednesday, November 18th at noon or call: 347-690-4420; Conference ID: 213 096 577#

FSA is accepting applications for CFAP 2 through December 11, 2020. To find the latest information on CFAP 2, eligible crops, payment rates, and the application and payment calculator, visit farmers.gov/cfap.

Persons with disabilities who require accommodations to participate in this meeting should contact Lynnette Wright at (315) 477-6309 or Federal Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339, by November 16, 2020.