USDA Non-insured Disaster Assistance Program or “NAP” is accepting applications until Sept 1, 2020. NAP provides financial assistance to producers of non-insurable crops (such as shellfish) when low yields, loss of inventory, or prevented planting occur due to natural disasters. The annual fee is $325 and is free in some cases. Beginning, limited resource, socially disadvantaged and qualifying veterans farmers or ranchers are eligible for a waiver of the service fee and a 50 percent premium reduction. This is not a COVID-related program. It is a traditional program that is available each year.

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Full program details can be found on the agency’s website here.

If you have questions about this program, or are interested in applying please reach out to the state office (below) or to access the contact information for your county office, click here.

Farm Service Agency, Connecticut

344 Merrow Road, Suite B

Tolland, CT 06084-3917

Phone: (860) 871-4090

Fax: (855) 934-2463