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2021, Issue No. 7


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USDA Announces Pandemic Relief Funds for Loggers and Truckers


Starting tomorrow July 22 (tomorrow), the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) will be accepting financial assistance applications from loggers and truckers that suffered economic losses during the pandemic.  There is $200 million available nationwide from the Pandemic Assistance for Timber Harvesters and Haulers (PATHH) Program.

This program has limited funding, and is first come first served.  It is recommended that if you believe your business is eligible for this program, you apply as soon as possible.

Businesses that had gross revenue loss of 10% or more in 2020 – when compared to 2019 – are eligible.  Eligible businesses (and individuals) include loggers, forest product truckers, and firms that provide in-woods processing (e.g., chipping or grinding at the landing).

Applicants will be eligible for an initial payment of up to $2,000, with the remainder of funding distributed after the program enrollment period closes on October 15th.  There is a payment cap of $125,000 per company.

More information, including the FSA-118 form needed to apply for the program, is available at https://www.farmers.gov/pandemic-assistance/pathh - applications can be submitted via mail, fax, electronically, or hand-delivered to an FSA office.  To find a local FSA office, visit farmers.gov/service-locator.  You can also call 877-508-8364 to speak to an FSA employee about the program.
If you know any logging and trucking firms that may be eligible, please share this information with them and encourage them to consider applying as soon as possible.

 

 
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