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USDA is implementing Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 for agricultural producers who continue to face market disruptions and associated costs because of COVID-19. 

CFAP 2 will provide producers with financial assistance that gives them the ability to absorb some of the increased marketing costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

CFAP 2 follows the first round of CFAP, which had an application period of May 26 through September 11. The applciation period for CFAP 2 begins September 21, 2020. You can learn more about USDA’s initial Coronavirus Food Assistance Program and eligible commodities by visiting farmers.gov/cfap1.

The Montana Department of Agriculture would like to remind producers that the Hay Hotline, an online portal where they can donate, buy or sell hay, as well as pasture available or pasture wanted, is available. This online tool can be especially helpful for those responding to damages from recent wildfires.
The department maintains the Hay Hotline as a service to the agricultural industry, making it available with the expectation that all buyers and sellers will treat each other in an equitable and lawful manner. 

Click here to access the Hay Hotline. Please call (406) 444-2402 with any questions.

The Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) is currently recruiting for open positions on its Noxious Weed Seed Free Forage Advisory Council. The following council terms are currently vacant:

• Certified Weed Seed Free Forage Producer (Eastern Region)
• Certified Weed Seed Free Forage Producer (Any Region)
• Outfitter’s or Guide’s Organization
• Certified Weed Seed Free Forage Producer (Central Region)
• Western County Weed District Representative
• Eastern County Weed District Representative
• Forage Product Processor

Click here to visit the NWSFF Advisory Council website and apply.