The Jackson County USDA Farm Service Agency reminds farmers the deadline to apply for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 is Friday.

The program provides relief to producers who faced price declines and additional marketing costs due to COVID-19.

Row crops, livestock, dairy, specialty crops, aquaculture and more are eligible for the CFAP 2. Producers may visit farmers.gov/cfap and click on the “Eligible Commodities Finder” to review eligible commodities and learn about the payment structure for each.

CFAP 2 is a separate program from the first iteration of the program (CFAP 1) and producers must complete a new application to be eligible for payment for CFAP 2.

Producers may call the county FSA office at 812-358-2367, ext. 2, for guidance on the process to complete an application. Producers also have the option to visit farmers.gov/cfap and access the online application portal or learn about other application options.

Producers who would like additional one-on-one support with the CFAP 2 application process may call 877-508-8364.