MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, along with the Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (DATCP) and the Department of Revenue (DOR), announced more than 20,000 Wisconsin farmers received a total of $50 million through the 2021 Farm Support Program. This is the third round of the Farm Support Program which provides direct-aid payments to Wisconsin farmers who experienced economic losses due to the coronavirus pandemic. 

The governor has directed $100 million to Wisconsin farmers.

“From trade wars and supply chain issues to environmental challenges, Wisconsin farmers and their families have faced challenges for years as they’ve worked to make sure Wisconsinites and families across the country could put food on their tables,” said Gov. Evers, in a press release from his office

The first two rounds of the Farm Support Program distributed more than $50 million to more than 15,000 farmers across the state in 2020. This most recent round of the Farm Support Program saw a 33% increase in applications. Direct support to farmers through three rounds of the Farm Support Program exceeded $1 million in more than half of Wisconsin’s 72 counties. 

DOR administered the program, including sending letters to pre-qualified farmers with between $10,000 and $5 million in gross income.

“This round of the Farm Support Program saw 20,415 farmers apply from diverse farming operations including dairy, livestock and crops,” said DOR Secretary Peter Barca. “This application

 process went smoothly, and I am pleased we were able to assist Governor Evers as he makes these crucial investments in our hard-working farmers and agriculture economy.”

For more on the Farm Support Program, see the DATCP Farm Support Program page.