Ohio Farm Bureau introduces Energy and Utility Issues Resource Guide
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Read MoreU.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). This new U.S. Department of Agriculture program will take several actions to assist farmers, ranchers and consumers in response to the COVID-19 national emergency.
President Trump directed USDA to craft this $19 billion immediate relief program to provide critical support to farmers and ranchers, maintain the integrity of the food supply chain and ensure every American continues to receive and have access to the food they need.
In Detail: What’s in USDA’s New Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
“During this time of national crisis, President Trump and USDA are standing with our farmers, ranchers, and all citizens to make sure they are taken care of,” Secretary Perdue said. “The American food supply chain had to adapt, and it remains safe, secure and strong, and we all know that starts with America’s farmers and ranchers. This program will not only provide immediate relief for our farmers and ranchers, but it will also allow for the purchase and distribution of our agricultural abundance to help our fellow Americans in need.”
CFAP will use the funding and authorities provided in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES), the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), and other USDA existing authorities. The program includes two major elements to achieve these goals:
On top of these targeted programs USDA will use other available funding sources to purchase and distribute food to those in need.
Further details regarding eligibility, rates and other implementation will be released at a later date.
Ohio Farm Bureau’s newest resource for members seeks to help farmland owners navigate the many questions surrounding energy development.
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