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Washington, DC – Representative Jim Baird (IN-04) supports the United States Department of Agriculture’s decision to expand assistance for farmers during the ongoing pandemic. In response to data gathered and feedback from the agricultural community, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced today that the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) will cover additional commodities.

“I am pleased to hear the announcement made by Secretary Perdue. The CFAP program has been crucial for Hoosier farmers impacted by the pandemic, with more than 16,000 applications approved and over $175 million paid in financial assistance in Indiana. This expansion will allow more farmers to utilize the program in these uncertain times,” Representative Baird said.

The USDA is also extending the deadline for CFAP applications to September 11, 2020.

Additionally, producers with approved applications will automatically receive their remaining 20 percent of their calculated payment. For future applications, producers who are approved will receive 100 percent of their total payment.

For further information on CFAP or a full list of eligible commodities, please visit www.farmers.gov/cfap. Producers interested in applying are encouraged to call our district office at (317) 563-5567 or contact your local Farm Service Agency office.

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