Tariff Relief Program Available for New York Producers

The Agricultural Resiliency Against Tariffs Program was recently appropriated $30 million to provide payments directly to agricultural producers. These payments range from $1,000 to $25,000 per entity. Timing is of the essence as there is an application process that currently runs through August 11.

Determining Product Eligibility

The first step is to determine if the agricultural product an applicant is producing qualifies for the program. The following products are eligible:

• Milk (Dairy farms)

• Livestock, Livestock Products, Specialty Crops, Aquaculture

Livestock and livestock products include eggs, cattle, sheep, hogs, goats, poultry, natural fiber, cow dairy milk sold to consumers raw, milk from non-bovine animals, and other animals raised as livestock. Specialty crops include those products that are listed as eligible under the USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program.

Aquaculture products include fish, fish products, water plants and shellfish (excluding wild harvested products).

What products don’t qualify?

Any row crops eligible under the USDA Farmer Bridge Assistance Program (e.g., corn, soybeans, barley, wheat, etc.) are ineligible under the Agricultural Resiliency Against Tariffs Program.

Determining Farm Eligibility

The second step is to determine farm eligibility. To qualify, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Operating in 2025 and currently in business;
• Has active agricultural production within New York State for an eligible product(s);
• Meets the eligible farm income requirement. An eligible farm must have at least two-thirds of its federal gross income from all sources in excess of $30,000 derived from agricultural activities, as defined by New York State Tax Law.
• This test is similar to the farmers who get certain tax credits, such as the New York Farmers’ School Tax credit.
• Program eligibility must be certified and attested to by a qualified financial professional.

Completing the Application Process

After determining steps one and two, the next step is the application. Eligible producers can access the application at the following link: https://agriculture.ny.gov/agricultural-resiliency-against-tariffs-program. There are two different tracks, one for dairy farms and another for other eligible applicants with slightly different requirements. Applications must be completed by August 11.

Farm Credit East’s team of agricultural advisors can help applicants navigate the process. Relief programs are helpful, but they are most effective when aligned with a broader financial plan, including budgeting and risk mitigation tools such as Dairy Revenue Protection and crop insurance.

Farm Credit East’s whole-farm, advisory approach connects programs, insurance and financial strategy into a clear path forward. Applicants are encouraged to start the application process now and reach out to their advisors along the way.

At Farm Credit East, we are committed to being a trusted advisor to New York’s agricultural producers, helping you navigate uncertainty and strengthen your operation for the future.

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