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Farmer aid program helps largest farmers most

June 10, 2020 - 05:00
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In approving a $9.5 billion agriculture relief package in March, Congress asked the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to use the funds to support producers, including livestock, specialty crops and local food producers. However, USDA’s new Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) includes multiple provisions designed to allow the largest producers to side-step normal payment limitations and provides almost no support for small producers selling to local markets. First, CFAP allows operations structured as corporations, limited liability companies, or limited partnerships to receive the highest payments. Those with three shareholders who contribute substantial labor or management can receive up to $750,000 — much ...

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