The NYS Department of Agriculture and Market today announced the deadline to apply for the $30 million Agricultural Resiliency Against Tariffs Program has been extended, with applications now due on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, by 11:59 p.m. The program, first announced in Governor Hochul’s 2026 State of the State address, will help offset rising costs and market loss that New York farmers faced in 2025 because of federal tariff policy. Applications for dairy, livestock, specialty crop, and aquaculture producers are available here. Farmers are encouraged to begin the application process now to ensure all parts are completed and submitted by the deadline.
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball said, “I encourage all eligible farmers to take advantage of this opportunity. We worked to streamline the application process and make it easy and accessible. Eligible producers who complete an application will receive a direct payment ranging from $1,000 to $25,000 to help offset the impact of federal tariffs. We hope that by extending the deadline, our farmers who are at their busiest this time of year, will have the extra time they need to complete the application process.”
The Governor’s tariff relief program will provide direct payments of a minimum of $1,000 and a maximum of $25,000 to eligible producers. Distribution of funds will be determined through two tracks:
- Track 1: Cow Dairy Farms
- Track 2: Livestock, Livestock Products, Specialty Crops, Aquaculture.
Source : ny.gov