Farmers Eligible for 2021 Drought Relief

UNDATED -- Area farmers are now able to sign up for drought relief.

Minnesota livestock and specialty crop producers are eligible for up to $7500 in 2021 drought-related expense reimbursement.

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The Minnesota Legislature approved $8.1 million for the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s “Agricultural Drought Relief Program” or “ADRoP”.

Eligible expenses for specialty crop producers include:

• water handling equipment
• water hauling
• wells
• irrigation equipment
• replacement plants, seeds, or seedlings
• additional hired labor
• farmers’ market fees for canceled markets

Eligible expenses for livestock farmers include

• water-related expenses
• feed-related expenses
• custom bailing
• equipment rental
• livestock transportation
• livestock pond dredging
• cover crop, pasture, or forage replanting
• fencing
• grazing rights
• additional hired labor

Producers have until July 6th to apply. It is strongly suggested to apply online.

For more information on the program and the link to apply, click here.