Do you raise frozen or liquid eggs, with an agricultural operation that has been directly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic? The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program provides direct relief to producers who faced price declines and additional marketing costs due to COVID-19.
[This page has been archived.] The application period for CFAP ended on September 11 for most producers. FSA accepted applications until October 9, 2020, for certain producers in Louisiana, Oregon, and Texas impacted by natural disasters.
USDA is implementing Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 for agricultural producers who continue to face market disruptions and associated costs because of COVID-19. Visit farmers.gov/cfap to learn more.
The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, or CFAP, provides vital financial assistance to producers of agricultural commodities who have suffered a five-percent-or-greater price decline or who had losses due to market supply chain disruptions due to COVID-19 and face additional significant marketing costs. The application period for CFAP ended on September 11 for most producers. FSA accepted applications until October 9, 2020, for certain producers in Louisiana, Oregon, and Texas impacted by natural disasters. Learn more at farmers.gov/cfap1.
Liquid and Frozen Egg Eligibility
USDA announced on August 11 that liquid eggs and frozen eggs are eligible for CFAP. Shell eggs and dried eggs are not eligible for CFAP due to not meeting the required five-percent-or-greater price decline, nationally.
Liquid egg and frozen egg producers can begin submitting CFAP applications the week of August 17.
CFAP Payments for Liquid Eggs and Frozen Eggs
CFAP payments for liquid and frozen eggs will be equal to the sum of the results of the following two calculations:
- First quarter production, multiplied by the CARES Act payment rate; and
- First quarter production, multiplied by the CCC payment rate.
First quarter production is defined as production during January, February, and March of 2020.
The following table lists liquid egg and frozen egg payment rates for CFAP.
| Commodity | Unit | CARES Act Payment Rate ($/unit) | CCC Payment Rate ($/unit) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liquid Eggs | Pound | $0.05 | $0.02 |
| Frozen Eggs | Pound | $0.06 | $0.02 |
Additional information for egg producers is available in our fact sheet, Coronavirus Food Assistance Program for Frozen and Liquid Eggs. This fact sheet is also available in Spanish and Puerto Rican Spanish.
Additional CFAP Information
Farm Service Agency staff at local USDA Service Centers will work with producers to file CFAP applications.
Visit farmers.gov/cfap1 for additional information on the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, other eligible commodities, CFAP eligibility, payment limitations and structure, and how to apply.
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