Farmers with losses from the 2017 hurricanes and wildfires may be eligible for relief for crop losses from the 2017 Wildfires and Hurricanes Indemnity Program (WHIP).  Relief is in the form of cash payments.  The deadline to sign up is November 16, 2018. Our Guide helps farmers navigate the ins and outs of this program. […]

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On September 20th, 2018, Farmers’ Legal Action Group, in conjunction with long-time partners Farm Aid and the Rural Advancement Foundation-International (RAFI), updated our guide “Navigating Disaster Assistance for Farmers” in response to Hurricane Florence. There are several programs to help farmers and rural victims of the hurricanes. If you’ve been hit, please see our guide […]

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FLAG joined 35 other farm organizations in signing this letter urging the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture to reauthorize funding in the next farm bill for the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network. Farming is a high stress occupation and with the prolonged downturn in farm economy, many farmers are facing even greater stress. Letter […]

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FLAG announces a new resource that is intended to assist organic farmers in time of disaster. It looks at two important issues. First, it discusses the extremely challenging effect of a flood on an organic farm. Second, this booklet discusses a relatively new form of crop insurance – Whole-Farm Revenue — that could benefit organic […]

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Today, Farmers’ Legal Action Group, in conjunction with long-time partners Farm Aid and the Rural Advancement Foundation-International (RAFI), updated the “Navigating Disaster Assistance for Farmers” handout to include resources for farmers in the path of Hurricane Maria. Spanish and English versions are now available. There are several programs to help farmers and rural victims of […]

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