Program to Help Offset Cost for Producers Outside the Contiguous U.S.

Producers living outside of the contiguous United States can be reimbursed for the costs of transporting agricultural products over long distances. Beginning July 21, farmers and ranchers in Alaska, Hawaii and insular areas including the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, Virgin Islands of the U.S. Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of the Marshall Islands and Republic of Palau, can enroll in the Reimbursement Transportation Cost Payment Program. The program assists U.S. farmers who are at a competitive disadvantage when transporting agriculture products to market. Learn more.