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Support for Orchardists and Nursery Growers: New Disaster Assistance Rules

This act makes it easier for orchardists and nursery tree growers to receive financial aid after tree losses due to natural disasters, diseases, or pests. Changes include lowering the loss threshold, faster application processing, and greater flexibility in replanting, aiming to restore production quickly and stabilize farmers' incomes.
Key points
Easier access to aid: The required loss threshold for assistance has been lowered, meaning more farmers will qualify for the program.
Faster decisions: Officials will have 120 days to approve or deny aid applications, speeding up payment distribution.
Greater replanting flexibility: Farmers can plant alternative varieties, change planting density, or relocate to better adapt to new conditions.
No income limit for farmers: Farmers whose income is at least 75% from farming activities will not be subject to an income limit when applying for assistance.
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Additional Information
Protecting America’s Orchardists and Nursery Tree Growers Act
Print number: HR 4739
Sponsor: Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4]
Process start date: 2023-07-19