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The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) was introduced a few weeks ago by U.S. Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue as part of the effort to aid ag producers affected by the market upheaval caused by COVID-19.
At this point, I know everyone is tired of reading about a certain virus – and frankly, I am too. I promise to spare you from reading the phrase “unprecedented times” (on this page at least), but we have all spent quite a bit of time thinking about what comes next. What will our new normal look like?
COVID-19-induced crisis mode is creating a scramble for short-term, and sometimes shortsighted, adjustments. Unfortunately, a narrow “right now” mindset doesn’t work for genetic plans.
Guardians of the Galaxy was a fun superhero movie in which a group of unlikely characters were thrust into the impossible task of guarding the galaxy against certain doom. While Drax the Destroyer, Groot and Rocket Raccoon are not dairy farmers, dairy farmers too have faced their own supervillains in the form of an extended period of low prices and now COVID-19.
The evolution of agriculture marketing has drastically turned in recent years. Consumers are questioning everything that is put in front of them instead of taking news sources at face value. This provides ample opportunities for producers to encourage and promote agriculture as one of the most sustainable industries. Even in these unpredictable economic times, one thing holds true: People have to eat.
The USDA recently released eligibility requirements for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) for agricultural producers impacted by the effects of COVID-19.
On a normal day, over 40 million Americans struggle to provide enough food for their families. The COVID-19 pandemic has amplified this need, with food banks across the country experiencing more people needing assistance.
Editor’s note: This is not an all-encompassing list, but we wanted to highlight stories of dairy farmers, companies and organizations across the country stepping in to provide milk and other dairy products to food banks and others in need during the COVID-19 crisis. This list is compiled by our staff and their news sources. We recognize it is not a complete list of all dairy donations that have occurred in the past few months.
To have your story of goodwill added, email Progressive Dairy Editor Dave Natzke.
