Fwd: March 13 Deadline: Specialty Crop Assistance Program
Lindsey Shapiro
Farmers who planted specialty crops in 2025 may be eligible for one-time payments through the USDA’s Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers (ASCF) program.
To participate, producers must report 2025 planted acreage to their local FSA office by 5:00 p.m. EDT on March 13, 2026. Payments will be based on reported acres for eligible crops, and reporting your acreage may also help with access to other USDA programs.
(SIDENOTE: Have you already connected with your FSA office about acreage reporting? Are you open to sharing your experience with Pasa's Policy team? Please respond to this email!)
Because the deadline is approaching quickly and some program details are still emerging, we encourage farmers to learn more and check with their local FSA office if they are considering participating. Read RAFI’s blog/guide explaining the program and what you can do. (Scroll down to the bottom of the blog post for a great example of what acreage reporting could look like on a small-scale farm!)
Best,
Lindsey
Lindsey Shapiro (she/her) | Federal Policy Organizer | Pasa Sustainable Agriculture
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From: RAFI <raf...@rafiusa.org>
Date: Mon, Mar 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Subject: March 13 Deadline: Specialty Crop Assistance Program
To: <lin...@pasafarming.org>
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