DoAg Announces Partnership with US Dept. of Ag for $52.9 Million in Recovery Funds for Connecticut Farmers
Key Takeaways
- Connecticut farmers may qualify for recovery grants covering up to 95% of documented weather losses
- Eligible farmers must report at least $1,000 in farm income and $500 in documented losses
- Payments cannot exceed $1 million annually per category and will deduct prior insurance payments
- Applications are expected to open in September, with a second round planned for late fall
The CT DoAg partners with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to establish a Farm Recovery and Support Block Grant for farmers who experienced losses in 2023 and 2024 due to severe weather events that impacted the state during that period.
1.Under this grant, farmers making at least $1,000 in farm income who have at least $500 in documented losses from weather events in 2023 and 2024 will be eligible.
2.Payments may cover up to 95% of losses, not to exceed $1 million per year per category.
3.Any previous crop insurance or third-party payments will be deducted.
4.Farmers will have two opportunities to apply, with the first anticipated in September and a second round in late fall.
5.Farmers are strongly encouraged to submit information in the first round. Payments will be issued at the close of each round.
Farmers who experienced losses are encouraged to start gathering documentation now and sign up for updates to stay informed when the application portal opens.
Additional information, including FAQs, fact sheets, eligibility guidance, and the signup form for updates, is available at portal.ct.gov/FRS.