This is a news release from the American Farm Bureau Federation responding to the USDA decision to extend the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) application deadline.
AFBF applauds Secretary Vilsack for his swift response to American Farm Bureau Federation’s call for an extension to the CFAP application deadline.
Coronavirus aid is a lifeline for farmers and ranchers who are suffering from losses due to the pandemic.
Recent severe weather and the suspension of CFAP payments led to challenges and confusion surrounding the application process.
The extra time will help ensure America’s farmers have the opportunity to apply for help.
President Zippy Duvall says “We encourage USDA to quickly complete its review of CFAP so resources can be distributed to the people who are working to feed families across the country.”
