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Farmers: Crop Disaster Resources
The historic rainfall events coupled with the severe cold and snow in 2019 have had devastating impacts on Michigan’s farming and agricultural communities. Wet conditions are preventing farmers from getting into the fields and from planting for the growing season. In parts of the state, farmers are now so many weeks behind schedule that they are nearly out of time and options for this year.
As part of the commitment to our farmers who feed our families, the State of Michigan is partnering with the United States Department of Agriculture as well as Michigan State University Extension to make as many resources available to farmers as possible. A quick list of possible resources is available below. This list isn’t comprehensive and will be updated as more information and resources are identified.
MDARD is encouraging farmers to reach out to their area USDA and Michigan State University Extension experts for guidance during this difficult time.
State of Michigan Resources
Governor Whitmer letter to USDA for Assistance to Michigan Farmers
Governor Whitmer Applauds USDA for Providing Relief for Michigan Farmers
Governor Whitmer Applauds USDA Disaster Designation for Michigan Counties
Agricultural Loan Origination Program
Agricultural Loan Origination Program
Michigan State University Extension Resources
Managing Farm Stress Resource Center
Corn and Soybeans as Cover Crops Following Prevented Planting
USDA / Federal Resources
FSA Extends Reporting Deadline for Spring Seeded Crops
RMA Prevented Planting Cover Crop Relief New Release
RMA Prevented Planting Cover Crop Relief FAQ’s - Frequently Updated
RMA Prevented Planting Cover Crop Relief Bulletin
USDA Offers Assistance for Un-Planted Michigan Fields
USDA Designates 16 Ohio Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas
USDA Offers Disaster Assistance for Michigan Farmers Hurt by 2018, 2019 Disasters
More Time Provided for Dairy Producers to Enroll in Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) Program
USDA Opens 2020 Enrollment for Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage Programs
Federal Agriculture Disaster Declarations and Resources
Disaster Designation Areas for Michigan and Contiguous States
Disaster Assistance Discovery Tool
USDA Farm Service Agency News Releases
U.S. Small Business Administration Resources
Fact Sheet - Economic Injury Disaster Loans - Excessive Precipitation, Flooding and Ponding
Fact Sheet - Economic Injury Disaster Loans - Rain and Flooding