Applications for the $311 million Ag Disaster Crop Loss Program are now being accepted.

Please visit the N.C. Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services to learn more and access the applications. https://www.ncagr.gov/agdisaster#Whataretheapplicationdatesanddeadlines-13267 What is the purpose of the funds? The Agricultural Disaster Crop Loss Program was developed and administered in accordance with provisions found in S.L. 2025-2 (The Disaster Recovery Act of 2025 – Part I) to provide financial assistance for agricultural producers who had verified losses from any agricultural disaster in 2024 including Hurricane Helene, drought, Tropical Storm Debby and Potential Tropical Cyclone 8. Who is eligible? A person who experienced a verifiable loss of agriculture or aquaculture commodities or farm infrastructure as a result of a Presidential or Secretarial declared disaster (including contiguous counties) in 2024. All 100 counties are eligible as a primary or contiguous county under various declarations including drought and extreme heat, excessive rain and Tropical Storm Debby, and Hurricane Helene. What are the application dates and deadlines? The application period opened on April 1, 2025 and will close May 4, 2025.