The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced today the availability of $2 billion in assistance through the Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crop (MASC) program. Payments for this Specialty Crop Producer program will go directly to those awarded a payout.
This program is intended to help specialty crop producers manage higher marketing costs related to various matters, such as higher labor costs, packaging to prevent damage, specialized handling and transportation costs, and the perishability of fruits.
The application period will open tomorrow, December 10, 2024, and the deadline to apply is January 8, 2025.
For more information and details on how to apply, follow the link here.
Opportunities like this one are unique. Please don’t hesitate to contact your local FSA office if you have questions. California Citrus Mutual will continue to foster and improve our long-lasting relationship with the USDA.
To find your local FSA office and contact information, click here.
USDA will also hold a virtual briefing tomorrow, December 10, 2024, at 11:30 AM PST to review the initiative.
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