USDA Announces Emergency Assistance to Producers of Honeybees, Livestock and Farm-Raised Fish (ELAP)

Producers of livestock, honeybees and farm-raised fish, who suffered certain losses in 2010 may be eligible for disaster assistance. In all $8 million in disaster assistance will be available through the USDA’s ELAP program.

A recent quote from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack:

“ELAP is an important tool to help producers of America’s livestock, honeybees and farm-raided fish stay in business after they experience significant losses because of natural disasters. A healthy livestock, honeybee and fish industry is vital to America’s food supply and economy.”

More information can be found in English here and in Spanish here. In addition to the online resource, you may visit your local USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) for assistance.

Honey bee production is part of California’s commercial agricultural industry.