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Relief Programs

Federal Programs




Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 (CFAP 2)

Re-opened! 

This program is still taking new applications through October 12, 2021.


Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)


Programa de PPP para agricultores


The deadline to apply for PPP is past.


Visit our PPP page for more information about how to apply for forgiveness of your PPP loan.




Information from Farmers' Legal Action Group (FLAG)

FLAG guide to COVID-19 programs




Information from U of MN Extension
Agricultural Business Management

Ag Business Management blog from U of MN Extension




State of MN - For Farmers




Drought Relief

Drought Relief Resources




MDA COVID response programs

General COVID-19 response information and links to grant & cost-share programs from Minnesota Department of Agriculture




MDA New Markets Cost Share

Deadline: July 9, 2021


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LEAFF from The Good Acre




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