The deadline for commodity and specialty crop producers to apply for the Emergency Relief Program for 2022 natural disaster losses is Aug. 14. USDA’s Farm Service Agency began accepting ERP 2022 applications in October 2023.
“If natural disasters impacted your farm or ranch in 2022, there’s still time to submit your application for Emergency Relief Program assistance,” says Gene Schriefer, FSA State Executive Director for Wisconsin. “Don’t delay. Gather up your documents and contact your local FSA office to complete the application process.”
ERP 2022 covers losses to crops, trees, bushes, and vines due to qualifying calendar year 2022 natural disaster events including wildfires, hurricanes, floods, derechos, excessive heat, tornadoes, winter storms, freeze (including a polar vortex), smoke exposure, excessive moisture, qualifying drought, and related conditions.
ERP 2022 eligibility details and payment calculation factor tables are available on FSA’s Emergency Relief webpage: https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/emergency-relief/index
For more information, contact your local USDA Service Center: https://www.farmers.gov/working-with-us/service-center-locator
