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Farmers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic are encouraged to apply.

August 19, 2020

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FARM SUPPORT PAYMENTS: Payments are expected to be issued by the Wisconsin Department of Revenue in mid-September.Farm Progress

With $8.4 million still available to support Wisconsin agricultural producers, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection reminds farmers who have been impacted by COVID-19 that the Wisconsin Farm Support Program is now open for a second round of applications until 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 24.

Producers of any commodity are eligible to apply if the following applies:

  • gross income from farming between $10,000 and $5 million in 2019

  • did not already receive a payment in the first round of the program

Producers should be aware that gross income does not mean profit and is not limited only to sales. “Income” is broadly defined to include a variety of types of income, such as rental payments from the Conservation Reserve Program or payments from federal insurance programs, among other types of income.

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Payments are expected to be issued by the Wisconsin Department of Revenue in mid-September. The specific amount producers will receive will be determined once the application period closes. An extensive list of common questions is available. The application is available at tap.revenue.wi.gov/farm.

The Wisconsin Farm Support Program was announced by Gov. Tony Evers in May. The program provided a total of $50 million in direct payments to support Wisconsin farmers who have faced financial challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

DATCP, DOR and the office of Gov. Evers developed the eligibility requirements of the program in partnership with more than a dozen groups representing Wisconsin farmers. Following the first round of the program in June, $41.6 million was distributed to nearly 12,000 farmers in 71 Wisconsin counties.

Source: Wisconsin DATCP, which is solely responsible for the information provided and is wholly owned by the source. Informa Business Media and all its subsidiaries are not responsible for any of the content contained in this information asset.

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