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C.R.O.P. | Comprehensive Rural Opportunity Program
Congress has provided $2.2 billion in financial assistance to farmers, ranchers and forest landowners who experienced discrimination in USDA’s farm lending program prior to January 1, 2021. Wealth Watchers Inc., through C.R.O.P. is providing support and education to those who have been impacted. The nonprofit will host town hall meetings and provide guidance through the free application process.
UPDATE: DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JANUARY 13, 2024.
Who is eligible for the USDA Discrimination Financial Assistance Program?
Individuals who:
Experienced discrimination, prior to January 1, 2021, by the USDA in its farm lending programs, which are currently administered by the Farm Service Agency
or
Are currently debtors with assigned/assumed USDA farm lending debt that was the subject of USDA discrimination that occurred prior to January 1, 2021.
To participate, applicants must:
- Be or have been a farmer or would-be farmer.
- Be or have been a participant or would-be participant in farm lending.
- Have experienced discrimination by USDA in USDA farm lending or be a debtor with assigned or assumed USDA farm lending debt that was the subject of USDA discrimination.
- Provide information to substantiate discrimination experienced.
- Be able to verify your identity.
Discrimination Impact
Farmers, ranchers and forest landowners should apply if the discrimination experienced resulted in the loss of…
AGRICULTURAL LAND
MONEY
Resulting from offsets, garnishments or deficiency judgments.
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If used as collateral for a loan.
OTHER ECONOMIC LOSS
Because of discrimination by USDA in USDA lending programs.
These are examples of losses that may have occurred due to discrimination by USDA in USDA farm lending programs. This list is not comprehensive, nor does it limit a potential applicant’s ability to apply.
DFAP Deadline Extension
Don’t miss out on this opportunity.
The new deadline to apply for the USDA Discrimination Financial Assistance Program is January 13, 2024. Contact us for free assistance with the application process.
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