Alabama Agriculture Stabilization Program Application Deadline Extended
Alabama Agriculture Stabilization Program Application Deadline Extended
The application deadline for the Alabama Agriculture Stabilization Program (AASP) Breeder, Broiler and Pullet Grower programs has been extended to Friday, Nov. 13. The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries, which supervises the program, announced the extension following Hurricane Zeta which resulted in widespread power outages across the state.
Eligible breeder growers will be compensated for Increased downtime using the following formula:
- Total compensation = (Number of days of downtime over 56 days x $0.0075 sq. foot x Number of square feet in poultry houses) minus any compensation paid by poultry integrator.
Eligible pullet growers will be compensated for Increased Downtime using the following formula:
- Total compensation = (Number of days of downtime over 42 days x $0.002 sq. foot x Number of square feet in poultry houses) minus any compensation paid by poultry integrator.
Eligible growers should visit crf.alabama.gov or agi.alabama.gov to apply.
For additional eligibility information, call (334) 240-7100 or email aasp-questions@agi.alabama.gov