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Program Description

After a disaster, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) offers a number of programs and loans that can help farmers and ranchers recover.

General Program Requirements

Any farmer or rancher who suffered damage and losses from a natural disaster can look for programs that may be right for them.

Application Process

Visit the Farmers.gov Protection and Recovery page to find program information and learn how to apply.

The programs we offer include the following:

  • Crop Insurance
  • Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Haying and Grazing
  • Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-raised Fish Program (ELAP)
  • Emergency Conservation Program (ECP)
  • Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP) for Forest Landowners
  • Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)
  • Emergency Watershed Program (EWP-Recovery)
  • Farm Loans – Emergency and Operating (Direct and Guaranteed)
  • Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP)
  • Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP)
  • Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP)
  • Tree Assistance Program (TAP)
Last Updated: 08/27/2025