Delaware farmers who grow specialty crops now have a 30-day window to submit applications for federal financial assistance through a newly announced USDA program. The Department of Agriculture’s Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers initiative will distribute payments based on different rates for each type of crop, though officials have not yet revealed what those payment amounts will be.
This relief program is designed to help growers whose crops were not covered under the larger $11 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance program. The specialty crop assistance represents an additional layer of support for agricultural producers who may have been left out of previous federal aid efforts.
Farmers interested in applying for the assistance should prepare to submit their applications soon, as the one-month deadline will approach quickly once the application process opens.
