WASHINGTON, June 26, 2024— The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expanding the Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops (FSCSC) program to now include medium-sized businesses in addition to small businesses. Eligible specialty crop growers can apply for assistance for expenses related to obtaining or renewing a food safety certification.

MADISON, August 3, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it will indefinitely extend the deadline for producers to return the pre-filled applications for Phase One of the Emergency Relief Program (ERP).  A new deadline will be announced after the last Phase One applications are mailed and provide at least 30 days following the mailing.  

WASHINGTON, June 26, 2024— The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expanding the Food Safety Certification for Specialty Crops (FSCSC) program to now include medium-sized businesses in addition to small businesses. Eligible specialty crop growers can apply for assistance for expenses related to obtaining or renewing a food safety certification. The program has also been expanded to include assistance for 2024 and 2025 expenses.

More than $5 Billion in Payments Now Issuing to Producers Enrolled for 2019

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New Program Outperforms Predecessor Disaster Program in speed of assistance and almost 90% reduced application burden, Online Analytics Now Available

Confirmed H5N1 Positive Test Results Required for Recovery Assistance  

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FPAC.BC.Press@usda.gov

Davis, Calif., Aug. 5, 2022- The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) today announced appointees who will serve on the California USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) state committee.

Confirmed H5N1 Positive Test Results Required for Recovery Assistance