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Source: USDA, 1/8/21 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds fisherman of the Jan.
15 deadline to apply for the Seafood Trade Relief Program (STRP), which
provides support for fishermen impacted by retaliatory tariffs from foreign
governments. For more information on the program, including guidance on how to
apply, visit farmers.gov/seafood or call 877-508-8364 to speak
directly with a USDA employee ready to offer assistance.“U.S. fishermen affected by retaliatory tariffs need to file an application for this program by Friday, Jan. 15,” said Eddie Woodhouse. “We still have funding available, and these direct payments will help them recover from the effects of retaliatory tariffs on their ability to make a living.” STRP is available for the following types of seafood: = Atka mackerel = Crab
(Dungeness, King, Snow, Southern Tanner) = Flounder = Geoduck = Goosefish = Herrings = Lobster = Pacific Cod = Pacific Ocean
Perch = Pollock = Sablefish = Salmon = Sole = Squid = Tuna = Turbot FSA has so far paid more than $188 million on more than
7,600 applications through the STRP. USDA is continuing to work with Sea Grant
Extension Agents and other partners to promote the program and help fishermen
apply as they come off the water. All USDA Service Centers are open for business, including
those that restrict in-person visits or require appointments. All Service
Center visitors wishing to conduct business with FSA, Natural Resources
Conservation Service or any other Service Center agency should call ahead and
schedule an appointment. Service Centers that are open for appointments will
pre-screen visitors based on health concerns or recent travel, and visitors
must adhere to social distancing guidelines. Visitors are also required to wear
a face covering during their appointment. Our program delivery staff will
continue to work with our producers by phone, email, and using online tools.
More information on working with our Service Centers can be found at farmers.gov/coronavirus.
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