Turf/sod producers are now eligible for assistance through CFAP – LINK
This is one of several commodities that experienced COVID-19 market disruptions but had not been explicitly included in the initial CFAP 2 rule.
Eligible turfgrass sod producers can now apply for CFAP 2 between January 19 – February 26, 2021
Payments for turfgrass sod will be equal to:
- The amount of the producer’s eligible sales in calendar year 2019, plus crop insurance indemnities, Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP), and Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus (WHIP+) payments received for the 2019 crop year, multiplied by
- The payment rate for that range.
| 2019 Sales Range | Percent Payment Factor for the Producer’s 2019 Sales of Eligible Commodities Falling in the Range |
|---|---|
| $0 to $49,999 | 10.6% |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 9.9% |
| $100,000 to $499,999 | 9.7% |
| $500,000 to $999,999 | 9.0% |
| Sales over $1 million | 8.8% |
Payments for producers who began farming in 2020 and had no sales in 2019 will be based on the producer’s actual 2020 sales as of the producer’s application date.
Example: A producer’s 2019 sales of eligible commodities and Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program payments totaled $75,000. The payment is calculated as ($49,999 times 10.6%) plus ($25,001 times 9.9%) equals a total payment of $7,775.
Contact:
- Eligible turfgrass sod producers can now apply for CFAP by contacting their local USDA Service Center.
- One-on-one support with applications is also available by calling 877-508-8364.
- Access all CFAP 2 application resources at farmers.gov/cfap2/apply.
