Source: Anna-Lisa Laca, AGWEB, 8/8/19


The week after FSA opened sign-ups for the Market Facilitation Program (MFP), farmers across the country are expressing frustration because many local offices are unable and unwilling to process MFP applications. An informal poll of 269 farmers shows 40% of them are unable to apply for the aid program. Some producers have been told the offices aren’t prepared for sign-ups.
“We can't get in to sign up until September 3rd.”

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