Source: Jacqui Fatka, FARM PROGRESS, 3/1/21


Farming and ranching are capital-intensive operations often operating at a loss and with owners who frequently do not work for wages. When Congress designed the original Paycheck Protection Program program, it did not recognize these special circumstances facing those working in agriculture. As a result, many farmers and ranchers did not qualify for PPP assistance. Despite changes in subsequent COVID relief packages, many farmers are still facing issues today. Section 313 of The Economic Aid Act made changes to the initial eligibility requirements for PPP...

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