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USDA Expands CFAP Aid to More Commodities

This week, USDA announced that it was making the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) available to several other commodities. Most of the new commodities included are specialty crops. The new commodities include: alfalfa sprouts, anise, arugula, basil, bean sprouts, beets, blackberries, Brussels sprouts, celeriac (celery root), chives, cilantro, coconuts, collard greens, dandelion greens, greens (others not listed separately), guava, kale greens, lettuce – including Boston, green leaf, Lolla Rossa, oak leaf green, oak leaf red and red leaf – marjoram, mint, mustard, okra, oregano, parsnips, passion fruit, peas (green), pineapple, pistachios, radicchio, rosemary, sage, savory, sorrel, fresh sugarcane, Swiss chard, thyme and turnip top greens.

More below:

https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/14036-usda-opens-coronavirus-program-payments-to-more-commodities

https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2020/07/09/additional-commodities-eligible-coronavirus-food-assistance-program