Were you or someone you know a frontline farm or meatpacking worker between January 27, 2020, and May 11, 2023?
You could be eligible to apply for a one-time, $600 relief payment through the USDA’s Farm and Food Workers Relief Program.
The Agricultural Workforce Development Council of New York State is collaborating with PASA (Pennsylvania Sustainable Agriculture Association) to offer three in-person events in New York State at the end of October where workers can sign up for the program in person. Two of them are in Eastern New York.
1. Capitol District, NY: October 25 (9-4) at the Washington County Fairgrounds, 392 Old Schuylerville Rd, Greenwich, NY 12834
2. Hudson Valley, NY: October 26 (9-4) at the CCE Ulster County office, 232 Plaza Rd, Kingston, NY 12401
Applicants must provide acceptable (1) photo identification and (2) proof of employment as a farm worker or meatpacking worker within the U.S. and its territories during the period between January 27, 2020 and May 11, 2023.
Farmworkers who have not applied for the funds, but who cannot attend the event can still apply on-line at www.farmworkers.com.
