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Industry Updates Blog

WHIP+ Disaster Assistance and Pandemic Cover Crop Program Update

3/3/2022

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What is WHIP+?

Wildfire Hurricane Indemnity Program (WHIP+) program will provide $10 billion in critical relief to growers who suffered financial losses in 2020 and 2021 as a result of:
  • Wildfire
  • Smoke exposure
  • Drought
  • Excessive heat
  • And other natural disasters
 
Eligibility and Application Details 
Eligible producers include an individual or legal entity that assumes ownership share and risk of the crop, production, and market risk associated with the agricultural production of the eligible crops (including trees, bushes, and vines) that were verifiably grown/produced at the time of the disaster.  The application is anticipated to open in the Spring of 2022.
 
What to do now to prepare for WHIP+ applications 
Growers who are interested in applying when funding becomes available must first establish their farm records with the Farm Service Agency (FSA) and complete a crop report before applying.
 
This can be done now by filling out the FSA form.  Proof of farm ownership (i.e. with a deed of trust, or property tax coupon that shows the APN#) and a ranch map is required, and can be submitted via email to your local FSA office at FSA.Vacaville.CA@usda.gov.

Professional grant writing assistance at no cost to small producers!
As part of our recent California Underserved and Small Producers Program (CUSP) grant award, we are offering growers who fit the "small producer" criteria the ability to engage with a consulting firm to receive professional grant writing assistance when establishing farm records and applying for WHIP+ funding. If you are interested in utilizing these complimentary services to assist in your WHIP+ application, please contact Molly Williams at mwilliams@napagrowers.org at your earliest convenience.
 
All producers are encouraged to contact the Solano/Napa County FSA office for assistance with establishing records and applying for WHIP+. 
 
Solano/Napa County FSA Office
810 Vaca Valley Pkwy Ste 102, Vacaville
P: (707) 448-0106 | F: (844) 206-0106
FSA.Vacaville.CA@usda.gov

Pandemic Cover Crop Program (PCCP) Financial Assistance
The USDA has also announced this new financial assistance program for agricultural producers.  Growers who have coverage under most crop insurance policies are eligible for a premium benefit if you plant cover crops during the 2022 crop year.
 
Application details:
  • Producers must establish farm records by submitting the FSA-AD-2047 form to their local FSA office along with proof of farm ownership (i.e. with a deed of trust, or property tax coupon that shows the APN#).
  • Request the FSA-578 form to report cover crop acreage
  • The application must be completed and submitted to your FSA office by March 15, 2022  
 
Contact the Solano/Napa County FSA office via email or phone at (707) 448—0106 for assistance and more information.
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