Month: November 2018

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. […]

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 […]