U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced that Texas agricultural producers who have suffered losses due to the coronavirus pandemic may now apply for assistance from the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). CFAP will provide up to $16 billion in direct payments to America’s farmers and ranchers, funded by the CARES Act, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, and other USDA existing authorities. Agricultural producers who have suffered a 5 percent or greater price decline or who have losses due to market supply chain disruptions due to COVID-19 and face significant market costs may be eligible for this aid.
“Because of the
pandemic and its forced closures, many of Texas’ agricultural producers have
experienced a lapse in demand or added logistical challenges that have greatly
affected their bottom line,” said
Sen. Cornyn. “Through legislation, Congress has delivered targeted
relief for Texas farmers and ranchers needing a lifeline, and I’m pleased to
announce that applications for that relief open today.”
Additional
information on the program and how to apply through your local Farm Service Agency Service Center can be found here.
Sen. Cornyn
launched a series of statewide outreach calls with Texas farmers, small
businesses, healthcare workers, nonprofits, local municipalities, agricultural
groups, trade associations, and other Texans on March 6. Sen. Cornyn’s
website has additional resources for Texans during the coronavirus outbreak here.
Additional information on the program and how to apply through your local Farm Service Agency Service Center can be found here.